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7 U.S.C. § 499b–1 — Products produced in distinct geographic areas
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**(a) In general** In the case of a perishable agricultural commodity (as defined under the Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act ([7 U.S.C. 499a(4)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section499a/4&num=0&edition=prelim))— 11 See References in Text note below.
(1) subject to a Federal marketing order under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 ([7 U.S.C. 601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(2) traditionally identified as being produced in a distinct geographic area, State, or region; and
(3) the unique identity, based on such distinct geographic area, of which has been promoted with funds collected through producer contributions pursuant to such marketing order,
no person may use the unique name or geographical designation of such commodity to promote the sale of a similar commodity produced outside such area, State, or region.
**(b) Penalties** A violation of this section shall be considered a violation of paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 2 of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act ([7 U.S.C. 499b(4)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section499b/4&num=0&edition=prelim) and (5)).
**(c) Reimbursement** A person bringing a complaint under this section shall reimburse the Secretary of Agriculture for any and all costs associated with the enforcement of this section.
**(d) Prohibition** The Secretary of Agriculture shall not increase any fees charged under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act [[7 U.S.C. 499a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section499a&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] to offset costs associated with the operation of this section.
**(e) Regulations*
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**(a) In general** In the case of a perishable agricultural commodity (as defined under the Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act ([7 U.S.C. 499a(4)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section499a/4&num=0&edition=prelim))— 11 See References in Text note below.
(1) subject to a Federal marketing order under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 ([7 U.S.C. 601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(2) traditionally identified as being produced in a distinct geographic area, State, or region; and
(3) the unique identity, based on such distinct geographic area, of which has been promoted with funds collected through producer contributions pursuant to such marketing order,
no person may use the unique name or geographical designation of such commodity to promote the sale of a similar commodity produced outside such area, State, or region.
**(b) Penalties** A violation of this section shall be considered a violation of paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 2 of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act ([7 U.S.C. 499b(4)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section499b/4&num=0&edition=prelim) and (5)).
**(c) Reimbursement** A person bringing a complaint under this section shall reimburse the Secretary of Agriculture for any and all costs associated with the enforcement of this section.
**(d) Prohibition** The Secretary of Agriculture shall not increase any fees charged under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act [[7 U.S.C. 499a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section499a&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] to offset costs associated with the operation of this section.
**(e) Regulations** The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section.
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This Act may be cited as the “Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937”.
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It is declared that the disruption of the orderly exchange of commodities in interstate commerce impairs the purchasing power of farmers and destroys the value of agricultural assets which support the national credit structure and that these conditions affect transactions in agricultural commodities with a national public interest, and burden and obstruct the normal channels of interstate commerce.
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**(a) Short title** This chapter may be cited as the “Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930”.
**(b) Definitions** For purposes of this chapter:
(1) The term “person” includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and associations.
(2) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(3) The term “interstate or foreign commerce” means commerce between any State or Territory, or the District of Columbia and any place outside thereof; or between points within the same State or Territory, or the District of Columbia but through any place outside thereof; or within the District of Columbia.
(4) The term “perishable agricultural commodity”—
(A) Means any of the following, whether or not frozen or packed in ice: Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables of every kind and character; and
(B) Includes cherries in brine as defined by the Secretary in accordance with trade usages.
(5) The term “commission merchant” means any person engaged in the business of receiving in interstate or foreign commerce any perishable agricultural commodity for sale, on commission, or for or on behalf of another.
(6) The term “dealer” means any person engaged in the business of buying or selling in wholesale or jobbing quantities, as defined by the Secretary, any perishable agricultural commodity in interstate or foreign commerce, except that (A) no producer shall be considered as a “dealer” in respect to sales of any such commodity of his own raising; (B) no person buying any such commodity solely for sale at retail shall be considered as a “dealer” until the invoice cost of his purchases of perishable agricultural commodities in any calendar year are in excess of $230,000; and (C) no person buying any commodity other than potatoes for canning and/or processing within the Sta
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Page 415
TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 499a
Sec.
499p.
Liability of licensees for acts and omissions
of agents.
499q.
Separability.
499r.
Repealed.
499s.
Depositing appropriations in fund.
499t.
Omitted.
§ 499a. Short title and definitions
(a) Short title
This chapter may be cited as the ‘‘Perishable
Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930’’.
(b) Definitions
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) The term ‘‘person’’ includes individuals,
partnerships, corporations, and associations.
(2) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec-
retary of Agriculture.
(3) The term ‘‘interstate or foreign com-
merce’’ means commerce between any State or
Territory, or the District of Columbia and any
place outside thereof; or between points with-
in the same State or Territory, or the District
of Columbia but through any place outside
thereof; or within the District of Columbia.
(4) The term ‘‘perishable agricultural com-
modity’’—
(A) Means any of the following, whether or
not frozen or packed in ice: Fresh fruits and
fresh vegetables of every kind and character;
and
(B) Includes cherries in brine as defined by
the Secretary in accordance with trade us-
ages.
(5) The term ‘‘commission merchant’’ means
any person engaged in the business of receiv-
ing in interstate or foreign commerce any per-
ishable agricultural commodity for sale, on
commission, or for or on behalf of another.
(6) The term ‘‘dealer’’ means any person en-
gaged in the business of buying or selling in
wholesale or jobbing quantities, as defined by
the Secretary, any perishable agricultural
commodity in interstate or foreign commerce,
except that (A) no producer shall be consid-
ered as a ‘‘dealer’’ in respect to sales of any
such commodity of his own raising; (B) no per-
son buying any such commodity sol
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It shall be unlawful in or in connection with any transaction in interstate or foreign commerce:
(1) For any commission merchant, dealer, or broker to engage in or use any unfair, unreasonable, discriminatory, or deceptive practice in connection with the weighing, counting, or in any way determining the quantity of any perishable agricultural commodity received, bought, sold, shipped, or handled in interstate or foreign commerce.
(2) For any dealer to reject or fail to deliver in accordance with the terms of the contract without reasonable cause any perishable agricultural commodity bought or sold or contracted to be bought, sold, or consigned in interstate or foreign commerce by such dealer.
(3) For any commission merchant to discard, dump, or destroy without reasonable cause, any perishable agricultural commodity received by such commission merchant in interstate or foreign commerce.
(4) For any commission merchant, dealer, or broker to make, for a fraudulent purpose, any false or misleading statement in connection with any transaction involving any perishable agricultural commodity which is received in interstate or foreign commerce by such commission merchant, or bought or sold, or contracted to be bought, sold, or consigned, in such commerce by such dealer, or the purchase or sale of which in such commerce is negotiated by such broker; or to fail or refuse truly and correctly to account and make full payment promptly in respect of any transaction in any such commodity to the person with whom such transaction is had; or to fail, without reasonable cause, to perform any specification or duty, express or implied, arising out of any undertaking in connection with any such transaction; or to fail to maintain the trust as required under [section 499e(c) of this title
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TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 499b
‘‘(B) a review of the availability of crop insurance
or disaster assistance for fruit and vegetable pro-
ducers;
‘‘(C) a review of scientific and technological ad-
vances in the areas of genetics, biotechnology, inte-
grated pest management, post harvest protection,
and other scientific developments related to the
production and marketing of fruits and vegetables;
‘‘(D) an examination of the availability of safe
and effective chemicals for use in the production of
fruits and vegetables, and an evaluation of the
value of national uniformity to both consumers and
producers;
‘‘(E) a review of the requirements and cost of la-
beling fruits and vegetables in the industry, and the
benefits that would result from the labeling of such
products; and
‘‘(F) a review of Federal educational programs
that teach the importance of fruits and vegetables
to a proper diet.
‘‘(b) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after the date
of enactment of this title [Nov. 28, 1990], the Secretary
of Agriculture shall prepare and submit, to the Com-
mittee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For-
estry of the Senate, a report containing the results of
the study described in subsection (a). Such report shall
include—
‘‘(1) the recommendations of the Secretary con-
cerning the manner in which producers of domestic
fruit and vegetable commodities that are not receiv-
ing assistance under the programs that provide mar-
ket enhancement assistance (such as the export en-
hancement program under subtitle B of title XI of the
Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736p et seq.) to
producers of domestic fruit and vegetable commod-
ities, could participate in such programs; and
‘‘(2) the recomme
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TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 601
CHAPTER 26—AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT
SUBCHAPTER I—DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS
AND POLICY
Sec.
601.
Declaration of conditions.
602.
Declaration of policy; establishment of price
basing period; marketing standards; orderly
supply flow; circumstances for continued
regulation.
SUBCHAPTER II—COTTON OPTION CONTRACTS
603.
Government owned cotton; transfer to Sec-
retary of Agriculture; powers of Secretary.
604.
Borrowing money; expenditures; authority of
Secretary.
605, 606.
Repealed.
607.
Sale by Secretary; additional options; valida-
tion of assignments; publication of informa-
tion.
SUBCHAPTER III—COMMODITY BENEFITS
608.
Powers of Secretary.
608–1.
Omitted.
608a.
Enforcement of chapter.
608a–1.
Repealed.
608b.
Marketing agreements; exemption from anti-
trust laws; inspection requirements for han-
dlers not subject to agreements.
608c.
Orders.
608c–1.
Repealed.
608d.
Books and records.
608e.
Repealed.
608e–1.
Import
prohibitions
on
specified
foreign
produce.
608f.
Repealed.
609.
Processing tax; methods of computation;
rate; what constitutes processing; publicity
as to tax to avoid profiteering.
610.
Administration.
611.
‘‘Basic agricultural commodity’’ defined; ex-
clusion of commodities.
612.
Appropriation; use of revenues; administra-
tive expenses.
612a, 612b. Omitted.
612c.
Appropriation to encourage exportation and
domestic consumption of agricultural prod-
ucts.
612c–1.
Authorization for appropriations to increase
domestic consumption of surplus farm com-
modities.
612c–2.
Technical support to exporters and importers
of United States agricultural products;
scope of support provided by Department of
Agriculture.
612c–3.
Repealed.
612c–4.
Purchase of specialty crops.
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