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(AGRICULTURE)
§§ 921a, 921b. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6602(b)(13), (14), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4777
text: Section 921a, Pub. L. 92–12, § 1, May 7, 1971, 85 Stat. 29, related to policy of financing of rural telephone program.
text: Section 921b, Pub. L. 92–324, § 1, June 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 390, related to policy of expansion of markets for debentures.
7 U.S.C. § 2009cc–1 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009cc–1. Purposes
The purposes of the Rural Business Investment Program established under this subchapter are—
(1) to promote economic development and the creation of wealth and job opportunities in rural areas and among individuals living in those areas by encouraging developmental capital investments in smaller enterprises primarily located in rural areas; and
(2) to establish a developmental capital program, with the mission of addressing the unmet equity investment needs of small enterprises located in rural areas, by authorizing the Secretary—
(A) to enter into participation agreements with rural business investment companies;
(B) to guarantee debentures of rural business investment companies to enable each rural business investment company to make developmental capital investments in smaller enterprises in rural areas; and
(C) to make grants to rural business investment companies, and to other entities, for the purpose of providing operational assistance to smaller enterprises financed, or expected to be financed, by rural business investment companies.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 384B, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6029, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 391; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6426(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4770.)
heading: Amendments
text: Par. (1). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6426(b)(1), struck out “venture” before “capital investments”.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6426(b)(2)(A), struck out “venture” before “capital program” in introductory provisions.
Par. (2)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6426(b)(2)(B), struck out “venture” before “capital investments”.
7 U.S.C. § 2160 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2160. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (c), no person may—
(1) knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or
(2) knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate—
(A) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or
(B) a dog or cat part for human consumption.
(b) Scope
Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to conduct—
(1) in or affecting interstate commerce or foreign commerce; or
(2) within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
(c) Exception for Indian tribes
The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to an Indian (as defined in section 5304 of title 25) carrying out any activity described in subsection (a) for the purpose of a religious ceremony.
(d) Penalty
Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a fine in an amount not greater than $5,000 for each violation.
(e) Effect on State law
Nothing in this section—
(1) limits any State or local law or regulation protecting the welfare of animals; or
(2) prevents a State or unit of local government from adopting and enforcing an animal welfare law or regulation that is more stringent than this section.
(Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12515, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 5000.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and not as part of the Animal Welfare Act which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 2207d (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2207d. Reports on disbursement of funds for agricultural research and extension at 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges, including Tuskegee University
Not later than September 30, 2019, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall annually submit to Congress a report describing the allocations made to, and matching funds received by, 1890 Institutions and 1862 Institutions (as those terms are defined in section 7601 of this title) for each of the agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs established under—
(1) section 3221 of this title;
(2) section 3222 of this title;
(3) subsections (b) and (c) of section 343 of this title; and
(4) the Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.).
(Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7116, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4789.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Hatch Act of 1887, referred to in par. (4), is act Mar. 2, 1887, ch. 314, 24 Stat. 440, which is classified generally to sections 361a to 361i of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 361a of this title and Tables.
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: “Secretary” as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 2 of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 9001 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2238 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2238. Use of field work funds for purchase of arms and ammunition
Funds available for field work in the Department of Agriculture may be used for the purchase of arms and ammunition whenever the individual purchase does not exceed $50, and for individual purchases exceeding $50, when such arms and ammunition cannot advantageously be supplied by the Secretary of the Army pursuant to section 7655 of title 10.
(June 4, 1936, ch. 489, 49 Stat. 1422; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 809(d), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1841.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 542b of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
The Department of War was designated the Department of the Army and the title of the Secretary of War was changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, 61 Stat. 501. Section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, was repealed by section 53 of act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 641. Section 1 of act Aug. 10, 1956, enacted “Title 10, Armed Forces” which in sections 3010 to 3013 continued the military Department of the Army under the administrative supervision of a Secretary of the Army.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “section 7655 of title 10” for “the Act of March 3, 1879 (20 Stat. 412)”.
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
(AGRICULTURE)
§§ 3005, 3006. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10102(c)(5)(B), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4898
text: Section 3005, Pub. L. 94–463, § 6, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10605(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 513; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title X, § 10106, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1337; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title X, § 10106, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2098; Pub. L. 112–240, title VII, § 701(g)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2366; Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10003, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 940, established the Farmers’ Market and Local Food Promotion Program.
text: A prior section 3005, Pub. L. 94–463, § 6, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1983; Pub. L. 103–437, § 4(a)(8), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4582, related to review of activities by Secretary and annual report to Congress, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–362, title I, § 101(d)(1), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3281.
text: Section 3006, Pub. L. 94–463, § 7, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1983; Pub. L. 105–362, title I, § 101(d)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3281, related to authorization of appropriations.
7 U.S.C. § 3333 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3333. Rangeland research grants
(a) In general
The Secretary may make grants to—
(1) land-grant colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and colleges, universities, and Federal laboratories having a demonstrable capacity in rangeland research, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out rangeland research; and
(2) the Joe Skeen Institute for Rangeland Restoration for the purposes of facilitating and expanding ongoing State-Federal range management, animal husbandry, and agricultural research, education, and extension programs to meet the targeted, emerging, and future needs of western United States rangelands and associated natural resources.
(b) Matching requirements
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), this grant program shall be based on a matching formula of 50 percent Federal and 50 percent non-Federal funding (including funding from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program).
(2) Exception
Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a grant to a Federal laboratory or a grant under subsection (a)(2).
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1480, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1440(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1319; amended Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7209(d), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 445; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7128(b)(1)(C), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 878; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7614(b)(1)(C), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4834.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
2014—Pub. L. 113–79 struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading and subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) related to matching requirements.
2002—Pub. L. 107–171 inserted section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary may make grants to land-grant colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and to colleges, universities, and Federal laboratories having a demonstrable capacity in rangeland research, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out rangeland research. Except in the case of Federal laboratories, this grant program shall be based on a matching formula of 50 per centum Federal and 50 per centum non-Federal funding.”
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3371 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3371. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7614(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4833
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1492, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7128(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 877, related to matching funds requirement.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal of section by Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards described in Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b) (amending sections 3157, 3322, 3333, 5813, 5924, 5925, 5925b, 7626, 7632, and 8114 of this title) that are made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 3151 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 6514 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6514. Accreditation program
(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish and implement a program to accredit a governing State official, and any private person, that meets the requirements of this section as a certifying agent for the purpose of certifying a farm or handling operation as a certified organic farm or handling operation.
(b) Requirements
To be accredited as a certifying agent under this section, a governing State official or private person shall—
(1) prepare and submit, to the Secretary, an application for such accreditation;
(2) have sufficient expertise in organic farming and handling techniques as determined by the Secretary; and
(3) comply with the requirements of this section and section 6515 of this title.
(c) Additional documentation and verification
The Secretary, acting through the Deputy Administrator of the national organic program established under this chapter, has the authority, and shall grant a certifying agent the authority, to require producers and handlers to provide additional documentation or verification before granting a certification under section 6503 of this title, in the case of a compliance risk with respect to meeting the national standards for organic production established under section 6504 of this title, as determined by the Secretary or the certifying agent.
(d) Accreditation of foreign organic certification program
(1) In general
For an agricultural product being imported into the United States to be represented as organically produced, the Secretary shall require the agricultural product to be accompanied by a complete and valid national organic import certificate, which shall be available as an electronic record.
(2) Tracking system
(A) In general
The Secretary shall establish a system to track national organic import certificates.
(B) Integration
In establishing the system under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may integrate the system into any existing information tracking systems for imports of agricultural products.
(e) Duration of accreditation
An accreditation made under this section—
(1) subject to paragraph (2), shall be for a period of not more than 5 years, as determined appropriate by the Secretary;
(2) in the case of a certifying agent operating in a foreign country, shall be for a period of time that is consistent with the certification of a domestic certifying agent, as determined appropriate by the Secretary; and
(3) may be renewed.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, § 2115, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3944; Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10104(c), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4900.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 115–334 added subsecs. (c) to (e) and struck out former subsec. (c). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (c) read as follows: “An accreditation made under this section shall be for a period of not to exceed 5 years, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, and may be renewed.”
7 U.S.C. § 7655d (AGRICULTURE)
§ 7655d. Wood innovation grant program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means—
(A) an individual;
(B) a public or private entity (including a center of excellence that consists of 1 or more partnerships between forestry, engineering, architecture, or business schools at 1 or more institutions of higher education); or
(C) a State, local, or Tribal government.
(2) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
(b) Grant program
(1) In general
The Secretary, in carrying out the wood innovation grant program of the Secretary described in the notice of the Secretary entitled “Request for Proposals: 2016 Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity” (80 Fed. Reg. 63498 (October 20, 2015)), may make a wood innovation grant to 1 or more eligible entities each year for the purpose of advancing the use of innovative wood products.
(2) Proposals
To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(c) Incentivizing use of existing milling capacity
In selecting among proposals of eligible entities under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall give priority to proposals that include the use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill facilities located in counties in which the average annual unemployment rate exceeded the national average unemployment rate by more than 1 percent in the previous calendar year.
(d) Matching requirement
As a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (b), an eligible entity shall provide funds equal to the amount received by the eligible entity under the grant, to be derived from non-Federal sources.
(Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8643, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4872.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and not as part of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, which in part comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: “Secretary” as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 2 of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a Definition of “Secretary” note under section 9001 of this title.
For definition of “innovative wood product”, see section 8641 of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 7655c of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 8109 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8109. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title IX, § 9008, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4886
text: Section, Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9009, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title IX, § 9001(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1324, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IX, § 9001(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2085; amended Pub. L. 112–240, title VII, § 701(f)(8), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2365, established the Rural Energy Self-Sufficiency Initiative.
text: A prior section 8109, Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9011, as added Pub. L. 108–199, div. A, title VII, § 778(b), Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 41, related to research, extension, and educational programs on biobased energy technologies and products, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 110–246. See section 8114 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 9001 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9001. Definition of Secretary of Agriculture
In this Act, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(Pub. L. 113–79, § 2, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 658.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 113–79, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 649, known as the Agricultural Act of 2014. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: This section was not enacted as part of title I of Pub. L. 113–79 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Short Title of 2018 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 115–334, § 1(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4490, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–123, div. F, Feb. 9, 2018, 132 Stat. 312, provided that: “This division [amending sections 1508b, 1516, 1523, 9011, 9013 to 9016, 9032, 9051, 9052, and 9054 to 9057 of this title and sections 3839aa–2 and 3841 of Title 16, Conservation, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 9011 and 9051 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Improvements to Agriculture Programs Act of 2018’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 113–79, § 1(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 649, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Agricultural Act of 2014’.”
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: Pub. L. 115–334, § 2, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4500, provided that: “In this Act [see Tables for classification], the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.”
42 U.S.C. § 5117aa...5117aa–22 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 5117aa to 5117aa–22. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–271, title VII, § 7065(b), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4028
text: Section 5117aa, Pub. L. 100–505, § 2, Oct. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 2533; Pub. L. 102–236, § 2, Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1812; Pub. L. 108–36, title III, § 301, June 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 822; Pub. L. 111–320, title IV, § 401(a), Dec. 20, 2010, 124 Stat. 3513, related to congressional findings.
text: Sections 5117aa–11 and 5117aa–12 comprised part A of this subchapter “Projects Regarding Abandonment of Infants and Young Children in Hospitals”.
text: Section 5117aa–11, Pub. L. 100–505, title I, § 101, Oct. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 2534; Pub. L. 102–236, § 3, Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1812; Pub. L. 104–235, title II, § 221, Oct. 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 3091; Pub. L. 108–36, title III, § 302, June 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 823, related to establishment of local projects.
text: Section 5117aa–12, Pub. L. 100–505, title I, § 102, Oct. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 2535; Pub. L. 102–236, § 4, Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1814; Pub. L. 108–36, title III, § 303, June 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 823, related to evaluations, study, and reports by Secretary.
text: Sections 5117aa–21 and 5117aa–22 comprised part B of this subchapter “General Provisions”.
text: Section 5117aa–21, Pub. L. 100–505, title III, § 301, Oct. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 2537; Pub. L. 108–36, title III, § 305(a), June 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 824; Pub. L. 111–320, title IV, § 401(c), Dec. 20, 2010, 124 Stat. 3513, provided definitions for this subchapter.
text: Section 5117aa–22, Pub. L. 100–505, title III, § 302, formerly title I, § 104, Oct. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 2536; Pub. L. 102–236, § 6, Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1815; Pub. L. 104–235, title II, § 222, Oct. 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 3092; renumbered title III, § 302, and amended Pub. L. 108–36, title III, § 304, June 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 824; Pub. L. 111–320, title IV, § 401(d), Dec. 20, 2010, 124 Stat. 3513, related to authorization of appropriations.
42 U.S.C. § 5152 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 5152. Use and coordination of relief organizations
(a) In providing relief and assistance under this chapter, the President may utilize, with their consent, the personnel and facilities of the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster Service, long-term recovery groups, domestic hunger relief, and other relief, or disaster assistance organizations, in the distribution of medicine, food, supplies, or other items, and in the restoration, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of community services housing and essential facilities, whenever the President finds that such utilization is necessary.
(b) The President is authorized to enter into agreements with the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster Service, long-term recovery groups, domestic hunger relief, and other relief, or disaster assistance organizations under which the disaster relief activities of such organizations may be coordinated by the Federal coordinating officer whenever such organizations are engaged in providing relief during and after a major disaster or emergency. Any such agreement shall include provisions assuring that use of Federal facilities, supplies, and services will be in compliance with regulations prohibiting duplication of benefits and guaranteeing nondiscrimination promulgated by the President under this chapter, and such other regulation as the President may require.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 309, formerly § 312, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 150; renumbered § 309, Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(f), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4691; amended Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1227, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3458.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–288, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 309 of Pub. L. 93–288 was renumbered section 306 by Pub. L. 100–707 and is classified to section 5149 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 115–254 substituted “long-term recovery groups, domestic hunger relief, and other relief, or” for “and other relief or”.
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 applicable to each major disaster and emergency declared by the President on or after Aug. 1, 2017, and authorities provided under div. D of Pub. L. 115–254 applicable to each major disaster and emergency declared by the President on or after Jan. 1, 2016, except as otherwise provided, see section 1202 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5121 of this title.