Moving Potted Red Maples from New Jersey to Florida: Legal?

Interstate Transport of Red Maple Saplings

A gardener wants to take potted red maple saplings from NJ to FL. A friend said it's illegal to move plants across state lines.

Restrictions apply to specific species due to disease risks:

Red maple is not restricted. You can legally transport your potted maples to Florida.

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