It shall be illegal to introduce into Puerto Rico any coffee plants, seeds or beans, or bags used for coffee, coming from the countries where the insect Stephanoderes coffeae exists, or from any other country which shall have imported coffee plants, seeds or beans coming from the said countries; Provided, That this prohibition does not include the roasted or ground coffee bean.History—May 11, 1938, No. 184, p. 368, § 1.
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