7 U.S.C. § 1907 — Practices involving nonambulatory live-

Page 1053 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 1907 during the period from June 30, 1960, to August 30, 1960, to contract for or procure livestock products produced or processed by a slaughterer or processor which slaughters or handles for slaughter livestock by meth- ods other than those designated and approved by the Secretary of Agriculture if such slaughterer or proc- essor has contracted for the purchase of the equipment necessary to enable him to adopt such methods but such equipment has not been delivered to him. § 1904. Methods research; designation of methods In furtherance of the policy expressed herein the Secretary is authorized and directed— (a) to conduct, assist, and foster research, investigation, and experimentation to develop and determine methods of slaughter and the handling of livestock in connection with slaughter which are practicable with reference to the speed and scope of slaughtering oper- ations and humane with reference to other ex- isting methods and then current scientific knowledge; and (b) on or before March 1, 1959, and at such times thereafter as he deems advisable, to des- ignate methods of slaughter and of handling in connection with slaughter which, with respect to each species of livestock, conform to the policy stated in this chapter. If he deems it more effective, the Secretary may make any such designation by designating methods which are not in conformity with such policy. Designations by the Secretary subsequent to March 1, 1959, shall become effective 180 days after their publication in the Federal Register. (Pub. L. 85–765, § 4, Aug. 27, 1958, 72 Stat. 863; Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(b)–(e), Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1069.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1978—Par. (a). Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(d), inserted ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at end. Par. (b). Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(c), (e), struck out ‘‘for pur- poses of section 1903 of this title’’ before ‘‘180 days’’, and substituted a period for the semicolon at end. Par. (c). Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(b), repealed par. (c). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1978 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 95–445 effective one year after Oct. 10, 1978, and nonapplicability during not to exceed additional 18 months in hardship cases, see sec. 7 of Pub. L. 95–445 set out as a note under section 603 of Title 21, Food and Drugs. § 1905. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–445, § 5(b), Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1069 Section, Pub. L. 85–765, § 5, Aug. 27, 1958, 72 Stat. 863, related to establishment, composition, functions, com- pensation, meetings, and reports of advisory commit- tees. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Repeal effective one year after Oct. 10, 1978, and non- applicability during not to exceed additional 18 months in hardship cases, see sec. 7 of Pub. L. 95–445 set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under sec- tion 603 of Title 21, Food and Drugs. § 1906. Exemption of ritual slaughter Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit, abridge, or in any way hinder the reli- gious freedom of any person or group. Notwith- standing any other provision of this chapter, in order to protect freedom of religion, ritual slaughter and the handling or other preparation of livestock for ritual slaughter are exempted from the terms of this chapter. For the purposes of this section the term ‘‘ritual slaughter’’ means slaughter in accordance with section 1902(b) of this title. (Pub. L. 85–765, § 6, Aug. 27, 1958, 72 Stat. 864.) § 1907. Practices involving nonambulatory live- stock (a) Report The Secretary of Agriculture shall investigate and submit to Congress a report on— (1) the scope of nonambulatory livestock; (2) the causes that render livestock non- ambulatory; (3) the humane treatment of nonambulatory livestock; and (4) the extent to which nonambulatory live- stock may present handling and disposition problems for stockyards, market agencies, and dealers. (b) Authority Based on the findings of the report, if the Sec- retary determines it necessary, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide for the humane treatment, handling, and disposition of nonambulatory livestock by stockyards, market agencies, and dealers. (c) Administration and enforcement For the purpose of administering and enforc- ing any regulations promulgated under sub- section (b), the authorities provided under sec- tions 10414 [7 U.S.C. 8313] and 10415 [7 U.S.C. 8314] shall apply to the regulations in a similar man- ner as those sections apply to the Animal Health Protection Act [7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.]. Any person that violates regulations promulgated under subsection (b) shall be subject to penalties pro- vided in section 10414. (Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10815, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 532.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Animal Health Protection Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is subtitle E (§§ 10401–10418) of title X of Pub. L. 107–171, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 494, which is classified principally to chapter 109 (§ 8301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8301 of this title and Tables. CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and not as part of Pub. L. 85–765, which comprises this chapter. Page 1054 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 1911 CHAPTER 49—CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS Sec. 1911. Consultation of Secretary of Agriculture with farmers, farm and commodity organizations and other persons and organizations; travel and per diem expenses. 1912. Submission of legislative proposals. 1913. Authority of Secretary of Agriculture under other provisions of law and to establish and consult with advisory committees. § 1911. Consultation of Secretary of Agriculture with farmers, farm and commodity organiza- tions and other persons and organizations; travel and per diem expenses (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever the Secretary of Agriculture de- termines that additional legislative authority is necessary to develop new agricultural programs involving supply adjustments or marketing reg- ulations through marketing orders, marketing quotas, or price support programs with respect to any agricultural commodity, or to make sub- stantial revisions in any existing agricultural legislation or programs, he may consult and ad- vise with farmers, farm organizations, and ap- propriate commodity organizations, if any, for the commodity involved, to review the problems involved, the need for new legislation, and the provisions which should be included in any such proposed legislation. (b) In addition, whenever and to the extent he deems such action necessary or desirable, the Secretary of Agriculture may consult and advise with any person or group of persons, or organi- zations, including farmers, handlers, processors, or others connected with the production, proc- essing, handling, or use of the commodity in- volved, with respect to the problems involved and need for legislation and the provisions which should be included in any such proposed legislation. (c) In order that the Secretary of Agriculture may be assured of being able to obtain the ad- vice of any such person or organization, he is au- thorized, whenever he determines such action necessary, to pay for each day’s attendance at meetings and while traveling to and from such meetings, transportation expenses and in lieu of subsistence, a per diem in the amount author- ized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5 for Federal employees. No salary or other com- pensation shall be paid. (Pub. L. 87–128, title I, § 102, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 295.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION In subsec. (c), ‘‘subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5’’ substituted for ‘‘the Travel Expense Act of 1949’’ on au- thority of Pub. L. 89–554, § 7(b), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, the first section of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 87–128, § 1, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 294, provided: ‘‘That this Act [enacting this section and sections 1013a, 1912, 1913, 1921 to 1933, 1941 to 1947, 1961 to 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1981 to 1993, and 2261 of this title, amend- ing sections 602, 608a, 608c, 608e–1, 1334, 1335, 1336, 1340, 1444b, 1446a, 1701, 1703, 1704, 1706, 1709, 1723, 1724, and 1782 of this title and section 590p of Title 16, Conservation, repealing sections 1001 to 1005d, 1006c to 1006e, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1014 to 1025, 1027 to 1029 of this title, sections 1148a–1 to 1148a–3 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and sections 590r to 590x–4 of Title 16, and enacting provi- sions set out as notes under this section and sections 1282, 1334, 1335, 1441, 1446, 1703, and 1921 of this title and section 590p of Title 16, and repealing Act Aug. 31, 1954, ch. 1145, 68 Stat. 999, set out as a note under former sec- tion 1148a–1 of Title 12], may be cited as the ‘Agricul- tural Act of 1961’.’’ Pub. L. 87–128, title I, § 101, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 295, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting this section and sections 1912 and 1913, amending sections 602, 608a, 608c, 608e–1, 1334, 1335, 1336, 1340, and 1782 of this title and sec- tion 590p of Title 16, Conservation, and enacting provi- sions set out as notes under sections 1334, 1340, 1441, and 1911 of this title and section 590p of Title 16] may be cited as the ‘Agricultural Enabling Amendments Act of 1961’.’’ § 1912. Submission of legislative proposals If the Secretary of Agriculture, after such con- sultation and receipt of such advice as provided in section 1911 of this title, determines that ad- ditional legislative authority is necessary to de- velop agricultural programs involving supply adjustments or marketing regulations through the use of marketing orders, marketing quotas or price-support programs, he shall formulate specific recommendations in the form of pro- posed legislation which shall be submitted to the Congress together with a statement setting forth the purpose and need for such proposed legislation. (Pub. L. 87–128, title I, § 103, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 295.) § 1913. Authority of Secretary of Agriculture under other provisions of law and to estab- lish and consult with advisory committees Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture under other provision of law or to establish or consult with advisory committees. (Pub. L. 87–128, title I, § 104, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 295.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in text, means Pub. L. 87–128, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 294, known as the Agricultural Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1911 of this title and Tables. CHAPTER 50—AGRICULTURAL CREDIT Sec. 1921. Congressional findings. SUBCHAPTER I—REAL ESTATE LOANS 1922. Persons eligible for real estate loans. 1923. Purposes of loans. 1924. Conservation loan and loan guarantee pro- gram. 1925. Limitations on amount of farm ownership loans. 1926. Water and waste facility loans and grants.