7 USC 7412 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 7412.

Definitions

In this subchapter (unless the context otherwise requires):

(1)

Agricultural commodity

The term “agricultural commodity” means—

(A)

agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, and dairy products;

(B)

livestock and the products of livestock;

(C)

the products of poultry and bee raising;

(D)

the products of forestry;

(E)

products, as a class, that are—

(i)

produced on a certified organic farm (as defined in section 6502 of this title); and

(ii)

certified to be sold or labeled as “organic” or “100 percent organic” (as defined in part 205 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation));

(F)

other commodities raised or produced on farms, as determined appropriate by the Secretary; and

(G)

products processed or manufactured from products specified in the preceding subparagraphs, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.

(2)

Board

(3)

Conflict of interest

(4)

Department

(5)

First handler

(6)

Importer

(7)

Information

The term “information” means information and programs that are designed to increase—

(A)

efficiency in processing; and

(B)

the development of new markets, marketing strategies, increased marketing efficiency, and activities to enhance the image of agricultural commodities on a national or international basis.

(8)

Market

(9)

Order

The term “order” means an order issued by the Secretary under section 7413 of this title that provides for a program of generic promotion, research, and information regarding agricultural commodities designed to—

(A)

strengthen the position of agricultural commodity industries in the marketplace;

(B)

maintain and expand existing domestic and foreign markets and uses for agricultural commodities;

(C)

develop new markets and uses for agricultural commodities; or

(D)

assist producers in meeting their conservation objectives.

(10)

Person

(11)

Producer

(12)

Promotion

(13)

Research

(14)

Secretary

(15)

State

(16)

Suspend

(17)

Terminate

(18)

United States

(Pub. L. 104–127, title V, § 513, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1033; Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10004(f), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 944.)

cite as: 7 USC 7412