7 USC 4607 - Permissive terms and provisions

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§ 4607.

Permissive terms and provisions

(a)

In general

On the recommendation of the Honey Board, and with the approval of the Secretary, an order issued pursuant to this chapter may contain one or more of the following provisions:

(1)

Providing authority to exempt from the provisions of the order honey used for exporting and providing authority for the Honey Board to require satisfactory safeguards against improper use of such exemption.

(2)

Providing that in a State with an existing marketing order with respect to honey, the objectives of which the Secretary determines are comparable to the program established under this chapter, there shall be paid to the Honey Board as provided in section 4608 of this title that portion of the national assessment which is above the State assessment, if any, actually paid on such honey.

(3)

Providing for authority to designate different handler payment and reporting schedules to recognize differences in marketing practices and procedures.

(4)

Providing that the Honey Board may convene from time to time working groups drawn from producers, honey handlers, importers, exporters, members of the wholesale or retail outlets for honey, or other members of the public to assist in the development of research and marketing programs for honey.

(5)

Providing for authority to accumulate reserve funds from assessments collected pursuant to this chapter to permit an effective and continuous coordinated program of research, promotion, and consumer information, in years when the production and assessment income may be reduced, but the total reserve fund may not exceed the amount budgeted for one year’s operation.

(6)

Providing for the authority to use funds collected under this chapter with the approval of the Secretary for the development and expansion of honey and honey product sales in foreign markets.

(7)

Providing for terms and conditions incidental to, and not inconsistent with, the terms and conditions specified in this chapter and necessary to effectuate the other provisions of such an order.

(8)

If approved in a referendum conducted under this chapter, providing authority for the development of programs and related rules and regulations that will, with the approval of the Secretary, establish minimum purity standards for honey and honey products that are designed to maintain a positive and wholesome marketing image for honey and honey products.

(b)

Inspection and monitoring system

(1)

Inspection

(2)

Monitoring system

(3)

Coordination with other Federal agencies

(4)

Authority to issue regulations

(c)

Voluntary quality assurance program

(1)

In general

(2)

Components

The program may include—

(A)

the establishment of an official Honey Board seal of approval to be displayed on honey and honey products of producers, handlers, and importers that participate in the voluntary program and are found to meet such standards of purity as are established under the program;

(B)

actions to encourage producers, handlers, and importers to participate in the program;

(C)

actions to encourage consumers to purchase honey and honey products bearing the official seal of approval; and

(D)

periodic inspections by the Secretary, or other parties approved by the Secretary, of honey and honey products of producers, handlers, and importers that participate in the voluntary program.

(3)

Display of seal of approval

(d)

Authority of Secretary

(Pub. L. 98–590, § 8, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3119; Pub. L. 105–185, title VI, § 605(g), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 596.)

cite as: 7 USC 4607