7 USC 2905 - Certification of organizations to nominate

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 29, 2024

§ 2905.

Certification of organizations to nominate

(a)

Eligibility of State organization certified by Secretary; eligibility criteria

(b)

State cattle association or State general farm organization

A State cattle association or State general farm organization may be certified as described in subsection (a) if such association or organization meets all of the following eligibility criteria:

(1)

The association or organization’s total paid membership is comprised of at least a majority of cattle producers or the association or organization’s total paid membership represents at least a majority of the cattle producers in the State.

(2)

The association or organization represents a substantial number of producers that produce a substantial number of cattle in the State.

(3)

The association or organization has a history of stability and permanency.

(4)

A primary or overriding purpose of the association or organization is to promote the economic welfare of cattle producers.

(c)

Factual report basis for certification of State cattle association and State general farm association

(d)

Certification of more than one State organization; caucus

(Pub. L. 94–294, § 6, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 531; Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1603.)

cite as: 7 USC 2905