The signs are a measure used to inform the public that Alabama is under Federal Citrus quarantines, and it is a violation to move them out of those areas.  The signs have QR codes and websites addresses included that direct the consumer to educational information about the quarantines.  Unfortunately, other state under quarantine were not as diligent in enforcing the quarantine and allowed diseased trees to enter our state, thereby affecting our citrus industry and requiring us to now fall under those citrus quarantines.  We encourage you to use the signs as an opportunity to educate your consumer about plant pest and diseases.  The posted signs are just one step ADAI is taking to protect the citrus industry, nurseries, and homeowners.  These steps were not taken lightly nor were they taken to protect a single business but are a result of months of discussion with State and Federal regulators to safeguard the industry as a whole.  If you have suggestions as to how we can educate the public and ensure that plants do not leave a quarantine area, all while not placing a burden on business, we will be glad to entertain those ideas.