7 CFR 985.1 - Secretary.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 7 - Agriculture last revised: Jul 29, 2026

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§ 985.1 - Secretary.

Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, or any other officer or employee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who is, or who may be, authorized to perform the duties of the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States.

authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674.

source: 45 FR 25040, Apr. 14, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 7 CFR 985.1