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7 U.S.C. § 4901 — Congressional findings and declaration of policy
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**(a)** Congress finds that—
(1) the per capita consumption of watermelons in the United States has declined steadily in recent years;
(2) watermelons are an important cash crop to many farmers in the United States and are an economical, enjoyable, and healthful food for consumers;
(3) approximately 2,607,600,000 pounds of watermelons with a farm value of $158,923,000 were produced in 1981 in the United States;
(4) watermelons move in the channels of interstate commerce, and watermelons that do not move in such channels directly affect interstate commerce;
(5) the maintenance and expansion of existing markets and the establishment of new or improved markets and uses for watermelons are vital to the welfare of watermelon growers and those concerned with marketing, using, handling, and importing watermelons, as well as the general economic welfare of the Nation; and
(6) the development and implementation of coordinated programs of research, development, advertising, and promotion are necessary to maintain and expand existing markets and establish new or improved markets and uses for watermelons.
**(b)** It is declared to be the policy of Congress that it is essential in the public interest, through the exercise of the powers provided herein, to authorize the establishment of an orderly procedure for the development, financing (through adequate assessments on watermelons harvested in the United States, or imported into the United States, for commercial use), and carrying out of an effective, continuous, and coordinated program of research, development, advertising, and promotion designed to strengthen the watermelon’s competitive position in the marketplace, and establish, maintain, and expand domestic and foreign markets for watermelons. The purpose of this chapter
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**(a)** Congress finds that—
(1) the per capita consumption of watermelons in the United States has declined steadily in recent years;
(2) watermelons are an important cash crop to many farmers in the United States and are an economical, enjoyable, and healthful food for consumers;
(3) approximately 2,607,600,000 pounds of watermelons with a farm value of $158,923,000 were produced in 1981 in the United States;
(4) watermelons move in the channels of interstate commerce, and watermelons that do not move in such channels directly affect interstate commerce;
(5) the maintenance and expansion of existing markets and the establishment of new or improved markets and uses for watermelons are vital to the welfare of watermelon growers and those concerned with marketing, using, handling, and importing watermelons, as well as the general economic welfare of the Nation; and
(6) the development and implementation of coordinated programs of research, development, advertising, and promotion are necessary to maintain and expand existing markets and establish new or improved markets and uses for watermelons.
**(b)** It is declared to be the policy of Congress that it is essential in the public interest, through the exercise of the powers provided herein, to authorize the establishment of an orderly procedure for the development, financing (through adequate assessments on watermelons harvested in the United States, or imported into the United States, for commercial use), and carrying out of an effective, continuous, and coordinated program of research, development, advertising, and promotion designed to strengthen the watermelon’s competitive position in the marketplace, and establish, maintain, and expand domestic and foreign markets for watermelons. The purpose of this chapter is to so authorize the establishment of such procedure and the development, financing, and carrying out of such program. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to dictate quality standards nor provide for the control of production or otherwise limit the right of individual watermelon producers to produce watermelons.
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**(a) In general** Before a plan issued by the Secretary under this chapter may be amended, the Secretary shall publish the proposed amendments for public comment and conduct a referendum in accordance with [section 4912 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section4912&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Separate consideration of amendments**
(1) **In general** — The amendments described in paragraph (2) that are required to be made by the Secretary to a plan as a result of the amendments made by the Watermelon Research and Promotion Improvement Act of 1993 shall be subject to separate line item voting and approval in a referendum conducted pursuant to [section 4912 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section4912&num=0&edition=prelim) before the Secretary alters the plan as in effect on the day before December 14, 1993.
(2) **Amendments** — The amendments referred to in paragraph (1) are the amendments to a plan required under—
(A) section 7 of the Watermelon Research and Promotion Improvement Act of 1993 relating to the elimination of the assessment refund; and
(B) section 8 of such Act relating to subjecting importers to the terms and conditions of the plan.
(3) **Importers** — When conducting the referendum relating to subjecting importers to the terms and conditions of a plan, the Secretary shall include as eligible voters in the referendum producers, handlers, and importers who would be subject to the plan if the amendments to a plan were approved.
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**(a) “Commodity promotion law” defined** In this section, the term “commodity promotion law” means a Federal law that provides for the establishment and operation of a promotion program regarding an agricultural commodity that includes a combination of promotion, research, industry information, or consumer information activities, is funded by mandatory assessments on producers or processors, and is designed to maintain or expand markets and uses for the commodity (as determined by the Secretary). The term includes—
(1) the marketing promotion provisions under [section 608c(6)(I) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section608c/6/I&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) Public Law 89–502 ([7 U.S.C. 2101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(3) title III of Public Law 91–670 ([7 U.S.C. 2611](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2611&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(4) Public Law 93–428 ([7 U.S.C. 2701](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2701&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(5) Public Law 94–294 ([7 U.S.C. 2901](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2901&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(6) subtitle B of title I of Public Law 98–180 ([7 U.S.C. 4501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section4501&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(7) Public Law 98–590 ([7 U.S.C. 4601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section4601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(8) subtitle B of title XVI of Public Law 99–198 ([7 U.S.C. 4801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-secti
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TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 4901
Sec.
4902.
Definitions.
4903.
Issuance of plans.
4904.
Notice and hearings.
4905.
Regulations.
4906.
Required terms in plans.
4907.
Permissive terms in plans.
4908.
Assessment procedures.
4909.
Petition and review.
4910.
Enforcement.
4911.
Investigation and power to subpoena.
4912.
Requirement of referendum.
4913.
Suspension or termination of plans.
4914.
Amendment procedure.
4915.
Separability.
4916.
Authorization of appropriations.
§ 4901. Congressional findings and declaration of
policy
(a) Congress finds that—
(1) the per capita consumption of water-
melons in the United States has declined
steadily in recent years;
(2) watermelons are an important cash crop
to many farmers in the United States and are
an economical, enjoyable, and healthful food
for consumers;
(3) approximately 2,607,600,000 pounds of wa-
termelons with a farm value of $158,923,000
were produced in 1981 in the United States;
(4) watermelons move in the channels of
interstate commerce, and watermelons that do
not move in such channels directly affect
interstate commerce;
(5) the maintenance and expansion of exist-
ing markets and the establishment of new or
improved markets and uses for watermelons
are vital to the welfare of watermelon growers
and those concerned with marketing, using,
handling, and importing watermelons, as well
as the general economic welfare of the Nation;
and
(6) the development and implementation of
coordinated programs of research, develop-
ment, advertising, and promotion are nec-
essary to maintain and expand existing mar-
kets and establish new or improved markets
and uses for watermelons.
(b) It is declared to be the policy of Congress
that it is essential in the public interest,
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