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7 U.S.C. § 191 — “Packer” defined
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When used in this chapter the term “packer” means any person engaged in the business (a) of buying livestock in commerce for purposes of slaughter, or (b) of manufacturing or preparing meats or meat food products for sale or shipment in commerce, or (c) of marketing meats, meat food products, or livestock products in an unmanufactured form acting as a wholesale broker, dealer, or distributor in commerce.
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When used in this chapter the term “packer” means any person engaged in the business (a) of buying livestock in commerce for purposes of slaughter, or (b) of manufacturing or preparing meats or meat food products for sale or shipment in commerce, or (c) of marketing meats, meat food products, or livestock products in an unmanufactured form acting as a wholesale broker, dealer, or distributor in commerce.
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The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a program of information regarding the marketing of cattle, swine, lambs, and products of such livestock that—
(1) provides information that can be readily understood by producers, packers, and other market participants, including information with respect to the pricing, contracting for purchase, and supply and demand conditions for livestock, livestock production, and livestock products;
(2) improves the price and supply reporting services of the Department of Agriculture; and
(3) encourages competition in the marketplace for livestock and livestock products.
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The Secretary shall encourage voluntary reporting by packers (as defined in [section 191 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section191&num=0&edition=prelim)) to which the mandatory reporting requirements of this subchapter do not apply.
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**(a) Definition of packer** In this section, the term “packer” has the meaning given the term in [section 191 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section191&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Report** Not later than 90 days after October 22, 1999, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the jurisdiction, powers, duties, and authorities of the Secretary that relate to packers and other persons involved in procuring, slaughtering, or processing swine, pork, or pork products that are covered by this Act and other laws, including—
(1) the Federal Trade Commission Act ([15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section41&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), especially sections 6, 8, 9, and 10 of that Act ([15 U.S.C. 46](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section46&num=0&edition=prelim), 48, 49, and 50); and
(2) the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ([7 U.S.C. 1621](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section1621&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(c) Contents** The Comptroller General shall include in the report an analysis of—
(1) burdens on and obstructions to commerce in swine, pork, and pork products by packers, and other persons that enter into arrangements with the packers, that are contrary to, or do not protect, the public interest;
(2) noncompetitive pricing arrangements between or among packers, or other persons involved in the processing, distribution, or sale of pork and pork products, including arrangements provided for in contracts for the pu
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In this chapter:
(1) **Agricultural products** — The term “agricultural products” shall not include cotton or tobacco or their products.
(2) (2) 11 So in original. Association of producers
(A) *In general* — The term “association of producers” means any association of producers of agricultural products engaged in marketing, bargaining, shipping, or processing as defined in [section 1141j(a) of title 12](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1141j/a&num=0&edition=prelim), or in [section 291 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section291&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) *Inclusion* — The term “association of producers” includes an organization whose membership is exclusively limited to agricultural producers and dedicated to promoting the common interest and general welfare of producers of agricultural products.
(3) (3) 1 Handler
(A) *In general* — The term “handler” means any person engaged in the business or practice of (i) acquiring agricultural products from producers or associations of producers for processing or sale; or (ii) grading, packaging, handling, storing, or processing agricultural products received from producers or associations of producers; or (iii) contracting or negotiating contracts or other arrangements, written or oral, with or on behalf of producers or associations of producers with respect to the production or marketing of any agricultural product; or (iv) acting as an agent or broker for a handler in the performance of any function or act specified in clause (i), (ii), or (iii).
(B) *Exclusion* — The term “handler” does not include a person, other than a packer (as defined in [section 191 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:U
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TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 183
(14) SWINE PRODUCTION CONTRACT GROWER.—
The term ‘‘swine production contract grower’’
means any person engaged in the business of
raising and caring for swine in accordance
with the instructions of another person.
(Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title I, § 2(a), 42 Stat. 159;
Pub. L. 94–410, § 3(c), Sept. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 1249;
Pub. L. 100–173, § 2, Nov. 23, 1987, 101 Stat. 917;
Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10502(a), May 13, 2002,
116 Stat. 509.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section is composed of subsec. (a) of section 2 of act
Aug. 15, 1921. Subsec. (b) of section 2 is classified to sec-
tion 183 of this title.
AMENDMENTS
2002—Pars. (12) to (14). Pub. L. 107–171 added pars. (12)
to (14).
1987—Pars. (6) to (11). Pub. L. 100–173 added pars. (6)
to (10) and redesignated former par. (6) as (11).
1976—Pars. (4), (5). Pub. L. 94–410 substituted ‘‘live-
stock’’ for ‘‘live stock’’ in par. (4) and for ‘‘live-stock’’
in par. (5).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1987 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 100–173, § 12, Nov. 23, 1987, 101 Stat. 923, pro-
vided that: ‘‘This Act and the amendments made by
this Act [enacting sections 197 and 228b–1 to 228b–4 of
this title, amending this section and sections 192, 209,
221, 223, 227, and 228a of this title, repealing sections 218
to 218d of this title, and enacting provisions set out as
notes under sections 181 and 227 of this title] shall take
effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act [Nov. 23, 1987].’’
SAVINGS PROVISION
Pub. L. 94–410, § 10, Sept. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 1252, pro-
vided that: ‘‘Pending proceedings shall not be abated by
reason of any provision of this Act [enacting sections
196 and 228a to 228c of this title and amending this sec-
tion and
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