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7 U.S.C. § 950aaa (AGRICULTURE)
§ 950aaa. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to encourage and improve telemedicine services and distance learning services in rural areas through the use of telecommunications, computer networks, and related advanced technologies by students, teachers, medical professionals, and rural residents.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2331, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, § 704, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1108.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section by section 1(b) of Pub. L. 102–551, see Termination of Chapter note set out below.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 950aaa, Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2331, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4017, provided purposes of chapter, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 104–127.
heading: Termination of Chapter
text: Pub. L. 102–551, § 1(b), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4100, as amended by Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6203(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 421; Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6201(c), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1206, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6201(c), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1967; Pub. L. 113–79, title VI, § 6201(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 856; Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6102(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4728, provided that: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XXIII of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa et seq.), including the amendments made by this section [enacting section 950aaa–5 of this title and amending section 950aaa–4 of this title], shall be effective until September 30, 2023.”
7 U.S.C. § 950aaa–1 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 950aaa–1. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Construct
The term “construct” means to construct, acquire, install, improve, or extend a facility or system.
(2) Cost of money loan
The term “cost of money loan” means a loan made under this chapter bearing interest at a rate equal to the then current cost to the Federal Government of loans of similar maturity.
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(4) Rural area
The term “rural area” has the meaning given the term in section 950bb(b)(3) of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2332, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, § 704, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1108; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6301(c), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4748.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section by section 1(b) of Pub. L. 102–551, see Termination of Chapter note set out under section 950aaa of this title.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 950aaa–1, Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2332, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4017; Pub. L. 102–237, title VII, § 702(g), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1880, provided goal of Federal Government to make affordable advanced telecommunications available to rural residents, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 104–127.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Par. (4). Pub. L. 115–334 added par. (4).
7 U.S.C. § 950aaa–5 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 950aaa–5. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter $82,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2335A, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, § 704, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1112; amended Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6203(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 421; Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6201(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1206; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6201(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1967; Pub. L. 113–79, title VI, § 6201(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 856; Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6102(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4728.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section by section 1(b) of Pub. L. 102–551, see Termination of Chapter note set out under section 950aaa of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 950aaa–5, Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2335A, as added Pub. L. 102–551, § 1(a), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4098; amended Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 235(b)(4)(C), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3222, related to special health care and distance learning program for qualified service areas, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 104–127.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “$82,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023” for “$75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018”.
2014—Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “$75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2012”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 6201(b), substituted “2012” for “2007”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–171 substituted “2007” for “2002”.
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 1013a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1013a. Benefits extended to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands; “county” defined; payments to Governor or fiscal agent of county
The provisions of this subchapter shall extend to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. In the case of Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, the term “county” as used in this subchapter may be the entire area, or any subdivision thereof as may be determined by the Secretary, and payments under section 1012 of this title shall be made to the Governor or to the fiscal agent of such subdivision.
(July 22, 1937, ch. 517, title III, § 35, as added Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 342, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 318.)
heading: Codification
text: Another section 342 of Pub. L. 87–128 is classified to section 1990a of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 15, 1961, by former section 300.1 of Title 6, Code of Federal Regulations, see Effective Date note set out under section 1921 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 1359ll (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1359ll. Period of effectiveness
(a) In general
This subpart shall be effective only for the 2008 through 2023 crop years for sugar.
(b) Transition
The Secretary shall administer flexible marketing allotments for sugar for the 2007 crop year for sugar on the terms and conditions provided in this subpart as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section.
(Feb. 16, 1938, ch. 30, title III, § 359l, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title I, § 1403(k), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 989, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title I, § 1403(k), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1717; amended Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1301(b)(2), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 688; Pub. L. 115–334, title I, § 1301(b)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4511.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–246, which was approved June 18, 2008.
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “2018” for “2012”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Enactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 1504a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1504a. Capitalization of Corporation
The payment for capital stock in the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation shall be effected by transfer of funds on the books of the Treasury Department to the credit of the Corporation.
(June 27, 1940, ch. 437, title I, 54 Stat. 640.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the Federal Crop Insurance Act which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Administration of program of Federal Crop Insurance Corporation transferred to Secretary of Agriculture by 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 501, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7877, 60 Stat. 1100. See note set out under section 1503 of this title.
Wartime consolidation of Federal Crop Insurance Corporation into Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Administration, see note set out under section 1503 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 1508d (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1508d. Coverage for forage and grazing
Notwithstanding section 1508a of this title, and in addition to any other available coverage, for crops that can be both grazed and mechanically harvested on the same acres during the same growing season, producers shall be allowed to purchase separate policies for each intended use, as determined by the Corporation, and any indemnity paid under those policies for each intended use shall not be considered to be for the same loss for the purposes of section 1508(n) of this title.
(Feb. 16, 1938, ch. 30, title V, § 508D, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title XI, § 11109(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4923.)
7 U.S.C. § 1627a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1627a. Sheep production and marketing grant program
(a) Establishment
The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service, shall establish a competitive grant program for the purposes of strengthening and enhancing the production and marketing of sheep and sheep products in the United States, including through—
(1) the improvement of—
(A) infrastructure;
(B) business; and
(C) resource development; and
(2) the development of innovative approaches to solve long-term needs.
(b) Eligibility
The Secretary shall make grants under this section to at least one national entity, the mission of which is consistent with the purpose of the grant program.
(c) Funding
Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2019, to remain available until expended.
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 209, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title XII, § 12102(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 978; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12102, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4942.)
heading: Amendments
text: Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “$2,000,000 for fiscal year 2019” for “$1,500,000 for fiscal year 2014”.
7 U.S.C. § 1632c (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1632c. Acer access and development program
(a) Grants authorized
The Secretary of Agriculture may make competitive grants to States, tribal governments, and research institutions to support the efforts of such States, tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through the following activities:
(1) Promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production.
(2) Promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry.
(3) Market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products.
(4) Encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land containing species of trees in the genus Acer—
(A) to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities on the land; or
(B) to voluntarily make the land available, including by lease or other means, for access by the public for maple-sugaring activities.
(b) Application
In submitting an application for a competitive grant under this section, a State, tribal government, or research institution shall include—
(1) a description of the activities to be supported using the grant funds;
(2) a description of the benefits that the State, tribal government, or research institution intends to achieve as a result of engaging in such activities; and
(3) an estimate of the increase in maple-sugaring activities or maple syrup production that the State, tribal government, or research institution anticipates will occur as a result of engaging in such activities.
(c) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to preempt a State or tribal government law, including a State or tribal government liability law.
(d) Definition of maple-sugaring
In this section, the term “maple-sugaring” means the collection of sap from any species of tree in the genus Acer for the purpose of boiling to produce food.
(e) Regulations
The Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title XII, § 12306, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 988; Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12501, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4982.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agricultural Act of 2014, and not as part of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
7 U.S.C. § 1639o (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1639o. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Hemp
The term “hemp” means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
(2) Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(4) State
The term “State” means—
(A) a State;
(B) the District of Columbia;
(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
(D) any other territory or possession of the United States.
(5) State department of agriculture
The term “State department of agriculture” means the agency, commission, or department of a State government responsible for agriculture in the State.
(6) Tribal government
The term “Tribal government” means the governing body of an Indian tribe.
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 297A, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10113, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4908.)
heading: Interstate Commerce
text: Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10114, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4914, provided that:
“(a) Rule of Construction.—
Nothing in this title [enacting this subchapter and sections 1627c and 6521a of this title, amending sections 136a, 1622b, 1632a, 1632b, 2204h, 2207b, 2276, 2401, 2402, 2541, 2568, 3003, 5925c, 6502, 6514, 6515, 6518, 6519, 6521–6523, and 7655a of this title and section 714i of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, repealing sections 3005 and 3006 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1627c, 1639o, 6503, and 6521a of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 1621 of this title] or an amendment made by this title prohibits the interstate commerce of hemp (as defined in section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 [7 U.S.C. 1639o] (as added by section 10113)) or hemp products.
“(b) Transportation of Hemp and Hemp Products.—
No State or Indian Tribe shall prohibit the transportation or shipment of hemp or hemp products produced in accordance with subtitle G of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 [7 U.S.C. 1639o et seq.] (as added by section 10113) through the State or the territory of the Indian Tribe, as applicable.”
7 U.S.C. § 1639r (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1639r. Regulations and guidelines; effect on other law
(a) Promulgation of regulations and guidelines; report
(1) Regulations and guidelines
(A) In general
The Secretary shall promulgate regulations and guidelines to implement this subchapter as expeditiously as practicable.
(B) Consultation with Attorney General
The Secretary shall consult with the Attorney General on the promulgation of regulations and guidelines under subparagraph (A).
(2) Report
The Secretary shall annually submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report containing updates on the implementation of this subchapter.
(b) Authority
Subject to subsection (c)(3)(B), the Secretary shall have sole authority to promulgate Federal regulations and guidelines that relate to the production of hemp, including Federal regulations and guidelines that relate to the implementation of sections 1639p and 1639q of this title.
(c) Effect on other law
Nothing in this subchapter shall affect or modify—
(1) the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.);
(2) section 262 of title 42; or
(3) the authority of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Secretary of Health and Human Services—
(A) under—
(i) the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.); or
(ii) section 262 of title 42; or
(B) to promulgate Federal regulations and guidelines that relate to the production of hemp under the Act described in subparagraph (A)(i) or the section described in subparagraph (A)(ii).
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 297D, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10113, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4913.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), (3)(A)(i), is act June 25, 1938, ch. 675, 52 Stat. 1040, which is classified generally to chapter 9 (§ 301 et seq.) of Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 301 of Title 21 and Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 1639s (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1639s. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 297E, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10113, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4914.)
7 U.S.C. § 1736dd (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1736dd. International food security technical assistance
(a) Definition of international food security
In this section, the term “international food security” means access by any person at any time to food and nutrition that is sufficient for a healthy and productive life.
(b) Collection of information
The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall compile information from appropriate mission areas of the Department of Agriculture (including the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission area) relating to the improvement of international food security.
(c) Public availability
To benefit programs for the improvement of international food security, the Secretary shall organize the information described in subsection (b) and make the information available in a format suitable for—
(1) public education; and
(2) use by—
(A) a Federal, State, or local agency;
(B) an agency or instrumentality of the government of a foreign country;
(C) a domestic or international organization, including a domestic or international nongovernmental organization; and
(D) an intergovernmental organization.
(d) Technical assistance
On request by an entity described in subsection (c)(2), the Secretary may provide technical assistance to the entity to implement a program for the improvement of international food security.
(e) Program priority
In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give priority to programs relating to the development of food and nutrition safety net systems with a focus on food insecure countries.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1543B, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title III, § 3308, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4621.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, and not as part of the Food for Peace Act which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 1831a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1831a. Contract restrictions
On and after June 13, 1958 no conservation reserve contract shall be entered into which provides for (1) payments for conservation practices in excess of the average rate for comparable practices under the environmental quality incentives program established under subchapter A of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 [16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq.], or (2) annual rental payments in excess of 20 per cent of the value of the land placed under contract, such value to be determined without regard to physical improvements thereon or geographic location thereof. In determining the value of the land for this purpose, the county committee shall take into consideration the estimate of the landowner or operator as to the value of such land as well as his certificate as to the production history and productivity of such land.
(Pub. L. 85–459, title I, § 101, June 13, 1958, 72 Stat. 195; Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(a)(2)(A), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1005; Pub. L. 115–334, title II, § 2301(d)(2)(C), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4554.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Food Security Act of 1985, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 99–198, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1354. Subchapter A of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Act is classified generally to subpart A (§ 3839aa et seq.) of part IV of subchapter IV of chapter 58 of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1985 Amendment note set out under section 1281 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the Soil Bank Act which comprised this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 inserted “subchapter A of” before “chapter 4”.
1996—Pub. L. 104–127 substituted “environmental quality incentives program established under chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985” for “Agricultural Conservation Program”.
7 U.S.C. § 1929b (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1929b. Purchase of guaranteed portions of loans; terms and conditions; exercise of authorities
The Secretary may purchase, on such terms and conditions as the Secretary deems appropriate, the guaranteed portion of any loan guaranteed under this chapter: Provided, That the Secretary may not pay for any such guaranteed portion of a loan in excess of an amount equal to the unpaid principal balance and accrued interest on the guaranteed portion of the loan. The Secretary may use for such purchases funds from the Rural Development Insurance Fund with respect to rural development loans as defined in section 1929a(a) of this title and funds from the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund with respect to all other loans under this chapter. This authority may be exercised only if the Secretary determines that an adequate secondary market is not available in the private sector.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 309B, as added Pub. L. 95–334, title I, § 111, Aug. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 424.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of Pub. L. 87–128, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 307, known as the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1921 of this title and Tables.