Section 9
SEC. 9. Tn order to allow the importation of plant materials which may promote progress in our agricultural industries, the Director of Agriculture, other provisions to the contrary notwithstanding, may introduce or cause to be introduced plant materials from foreign countries, under due and necessary precautions, to exclude dangerous insects and disease.s and noxious weeds. Persons, firms or corporations desiring to introduce such foreign plant materials may be permitted to do so at the discretion of, and under such directions as may be prescribed by, the Director of Agriculture.