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7 U.S.C. § 2651...2654 (AGRICULTURE)
§§ 2651 to 2654. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–313, § 16(a)(6), formerly § 13(a)(6), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374; renumbered § 16(a)(6), Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, § 1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525
text: Section 2651, Pub. L. 92–419, title IV, § 401, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 670; Pub. L. 91–524, title VIII, § 816(a), as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(27)(B), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 240, related to purpose and findings for provisions relating to rural community fire protection assistance.
text: Section 2652, Pub. L. 92–419, title IV, § 402, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 670; Pub. L. 95–113, title XV, § 1504, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1021, related to terms and conditions, funding requirements, etc., for cooperative agreements with State officials.
text: Section 2653, Pub. L. 92–419, title IV, § 403, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 671, related to reporting requirements for Secretary of Agriculture.
text: Section 2654, Pub. L. 92–419, title IV, § 404, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 671; Pub. L. 91–524, title VIII, § 816(b), as added Pub. L. 93–86, § 1(27)(B), Aug. 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 240; amended Pub. L. 95–113, title XV, § 1505, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1021, related to authorization of appropriations for assistance.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 17 of Pub. L. 95–313, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2101 of Title 16, Conservation.
7 U.S.C. § 2665 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2665. Withholding funds
If the Secretary determines that a State is not eligible to receive part or all of the funds to which it is otherwise entitled for programs under section 2662(a) and (b) of this title because of a failure to comply with regulations issued by the Secretary under this subchapter, the facts and reasons therefor shall be reported to the President, and the amount involved shall be kept separate in the Treasury until the expiration of the Congress next succeeding the session of the legislature of the State from which funds have been withheld in order that the State may, if it should so desire, appeal to Congress from the determination of the Secretary. If the next Congress shall not direct such sum to be paid, it shall be covered into the Treasury. If any portion of the moneys that are received by the designated officers of any State for the support and maintenance of programs authorized under this subchapter shall by any action or contingency be diminished or lost, or be misapplied, it shall be replaced by the State.
(Pub. L. 92–419, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1444(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1326; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6101(a)(3)(B), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4727.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2665, Pub. L. 92–419, title V, § 505, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 673, related to agreements and plans, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1444(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1326.
Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in former section 2666 of this title, prior to its repeal by Pub. L. 97–98.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “If the Secretary” for “If the Secretary of Agriculture”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 2666 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2666. Definitions
For the purposes of this subchapter—
(a) “rural development” means the planning, financing, and development of facilities and services in rural areas that contribute to making those areas desirable places in which to live and make private and business investments; the planning, development, and expansion of business and industry in rural areas to provide increased employment and income; the planning, development, conservation, and use of land, water, and other natural resources of rural areas to maintain or improve the quality of the environment for people and business in rural areas; and the building or improvement of institutional, organizational, and leadership capacities of rural citizens and leaders to define and resolve their own community problems;
(b) “State” means the several States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and
(c) “small farm” means any farm (1) producing family net income from all sources (farm and nonfarm) below the median nonmetropolitan income of the State; (2) operated by a family dependent on farming for a significant though not necessarily a majority of its income; and (3) on which family members provide most of the labor and management.
(Pub. L. 92–419, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1444(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1326.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2666, Pub. L. 92–419, title V, § 506, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 674, related to withholding of funds, the keeping of a separate account in the Treasury, appeal by a State to Congress, covering of moneys into the Treasury, and State money replacement, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1444(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1326.
Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in former section 2667 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–98.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 2667 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2667. Regulations
The Secretary may issue such regulations as the Secretary determines necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 92–419, title V, § 507, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1444(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1326; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6101(a)(3)(B), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4727.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2667, Pub. L. 92–419, title V, § 507, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 674; Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1442, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1006; Pub. L. 96–355, § 4(4), Sept. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 1174, set forth definitions for purposes of this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1444(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1326.
Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in former section 2668 of this title, which was omitted from the Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “The Secretary may issue” for “The Secretary of Agriculture may issue”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 2668 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2668. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–419, title V, § 508, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 674, related to Secretary’s authority to promulgate such regulations as might be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1444(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1322. See section 2667 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2670 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2670. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1444(b), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1326
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–419, title V, § 510, as added Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1443, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1006, required an annual evaluation by Secretary of effectiveness of programs established under section 2662(c) and (d) of this title and submission of an annual report to Congress on that evaluation and operation of programs during previous year.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2671 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2671. Establishment of technical assistance program
(a) Definition
In this section, the term “tribally designated housing entity” has the meaning given the term in section 4103 of title 25.
(b) In general
The Secretary shall, in coordination with the Office of Tribal Relations established under section 6921 1 of this title, provide technical assistance to improve access by Tribal entities to rural development programs funded by the Department of Agriculture through available cooperative agreement authorities of the Secretary.
(c) Technical assistance
Technical assistance provided under subsection (b) shall address the unique challenge of Tribal governments, Tribal producers, Tribal businesses, Tribal business entities, and tribally designated housing entities in accessing Department of Agriculture-supported rural infrastructure, rural cooperative development, rural business and industry, rural housing, and other rural development activities.
(Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6302, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4748.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 6921 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “section 309 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994”, and was translated as meaning section 309 of Pub. L. 103–354, the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. The Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 is title II of Pub. L. 103–354, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3209.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and not as part of title V of the Rural Development Act of 1972 which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: “Secretary” means 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. § 2703 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2703. Orders of Secretary to egg producers, etc.
To effectuate the declared policy of this chapter, the Secretary shall, subject to the provisions of this chapter, issue and from time to time amend, orders applicable to persons engaged in the hatching and/or sale of egg-type baby chicks and started pullets, persons engaged in the production of commercial eggs and persons who receive or otherwise acquire eggs from such persons and who process, prepare for market, or market such eggs, including eggs of their own production, and persons engaged in the purchase, sale or processing of spent fowl. Such orders shall be applicable to all production or marketing areas, or both, in the United States.
(Pub. L. 93–428, § 4, Oct. 1, 1974, 88 Stat. 1172.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Amendment of Egg Promotion and Research Order
text: Pub. L. 103–188, § 5, Dec. 14, 1993, 107 Stat. 2257, provided that:
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law:
“(1) In general.—
The Secretary of Agriculture shall issue amendments to the egg promotion and research order issued under the Egg Research and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) to implement the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 2701 of this title]. The amendments shall be issued after public notice and opportunity for comment in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, and without regard to sections 556 and 557 of such title. The Secretary shall issue the proposed amendments to the order not later than 80 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 14, 1993].
“(2) Effective date.—
The amendments to the egg promotion and research order required by paragraph (1) shall become effective not later than—
“(A) 30 days after the proposed amendments are issued; or
“(B) if the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines that the amendments are a significant action that requires review by the Director, 50 days after the proposed amendments are issued.
“(3) Referendum.—
The amendments referred to in paragraph (2) shall not be subject to a referendum conducted under the Egg Research and Consumer Information Act.”
7 U.S.C. § 2801...2813 (AGRICULTURE)
§§ 2801 to 2813. Repealed. Pub. L. 106–224, title IV, § 438(a)(4), June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 454
text: Section 2801, Pub. L. 93–629, § 2, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2148, set forth congressional findings regarding importation or distribution in interstate commerce of noxious weeds.
text: Section 2802, Pub. L. 93–629, § 3, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2148; Pub. L. 105–86, title VII, § 728, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2108, defined terms as used in this chapter.
text: Section 2803, Pub. L. 93–629, § 4, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2149; Pub. L. 100–449, title III, § 301(f)(4), Sept. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 1869; Pub. L. 103–465, title IV, § 431(f), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4968, prohibited movement of noxious weeds into or through the United States or interstate, unless in accordance with regulations to prevent dissemination.
text: Section 2804, Pub. L. 93–629, § 5, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2149, authorized promulgation of quarantines and other regulations requiring inspection of articles and means of conveyance.
text: Section 2805, Pub. L. 93–629, § 6, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2149, authorized Secretary of Agriculture to seize, quarantine, treat, destroy, or otherwise dispose of infested articles or means of conveyance.
text: Section 2806, Pub. L. 93–629, § 7, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2150, authorized warrantless inspections of articles and means of conveyance and searches of premises pursuant to warrants.
text: Section 2807, Pub. L. 93–629, § 8, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2151, set forth penalties for violations of sections 2803, 2804, and regulations promulgated under this chapter.
text: Section 2808, Pub. L. 93–629, § 9, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2151, related to cooperation with Federal, State, and local agencies and appointment of employees thereof as collaborators to assist in administration of provisions of this chapter.
text: Section 2809, Pub. L. 93–629, § 10, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2151, authorized promulgation of regulations necessary to effectuate provisions of this chapter.
text: Section 2810, Pub. L. 93–629, § 11, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2151, authorized appropriations and described availability of sums and limitations on their use.
text: Section 2811, Pub. L. 93–629, § 12, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2152, related to inapplicability of provisions of this chapter to shipments of seed subject to certain other laws.
text: Section 2812, Pub. L. 93–629, § 13, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2152, provided that provisions of this chapter would not invalidate provisions of State and local laws, except as such laws would permit prohibited actions.
text: Section 2813, Pub. L. 93–629, § 14, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2152, related to separability of provisions.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 93–629, § 1, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2148, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974’.”
7 U.S.C. § 2903 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2903. Issuance of orders
(a) During the period beginning on January 1, 1986, and ending thirty days after receipt of a proposal for a beef promotion and research order, the Secretary shall publish such proposed order and give due notice and opportunity for public comment on such proposed order. Such proposal may be submitted by any organization meeting the requirements for certification under section 2905 of this title or any interested person, including the Secretary.
(b) After notice and opportunity for public comment are given, as provided for in subsection (a), the Secretary shall issue a beef promotion and research order. The order shall become effective not later than one hundred and twenty days following publication of the proposed order.
(Pub. L. 94–294, § 4, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 530; Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1599.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–198 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to issuance of orders for provisions relating to orders of Secretary to producers and slaughterers.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 99–198 effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1601(c) of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 2901 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2905 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2905. Certification of organizations to nominate
(a) Eligibility of State organization certified by Secretary; eligibility criteria
The eligibility of any State organization to represent producers and to participate in the making of nominations under section 2904(1) of this title shall be certified by the Secretary. The Secretary shall certify any State organization that the Secretary determines meets the eligibility criteria established under subsection (b) and such determination as to eligibility shall be final.
(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
Certification of State cattle associations and State general farm organizations shall be based on a factual report submitted by the association or organization involved.
(d) Certification of more than one State organization; caucus
If more than one State organization is certified in a State (or in a unit referred to in section 2904(1) of this title), such organizations may caucus to determine any of such State’s (or such unit’s) nominations under section 2904(1) of this title.
(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.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–198 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to certification of organizations to nominate for provisions relating to findings and issuance of orders.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 99–198 effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1601(c) of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 2901 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2908 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2908. Enforcement
(a) Restraining order; civil penalty
If the Secretary believes that the administration and enforcement of this chapter or an order would be adequately served by such procedure, following an opportunity for an administrative hearing on the record, the Secretary may—
(1) issue an order to restrain or prevent a person from violating an order; and
(2) assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for violation of such order.
(b) Jurisdiction of district court
The district courts of the United States are vested with jurisdiction specifically to enforce, and to prevent and restrain a person from violating, an order or regulation made or issued under this chapter.
(c) Civil action to be referred to Attorney General
A civil action authorized to be brought under this section shall be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate action.
(Pub. L. 94–294, § 9, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 534; Pub. L. 95–334, title III, § 302, Aug. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 433; Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1605.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–198 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to enforcement for provisions relating to referendum and cattle producer approval of orders, reimbursement of expenses by Secretary, procedural requirements, and bonding requirements.
1978—Pub. L. 95–334 substituted “a majority” for “not less than two-thirds”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 99–198 effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1601(c) of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 2901 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2909 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2909. Investigations by Secretary; oaths and affirmations; subpenas; judicial enforcement; contempt proceedings; service of process
The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary deems necessary for the effective administration of this chapter or to determine whether any person subject to this chapter has engaged or is about to engage in any act that constitutes or will constitute a violation of this chapter, the order, or any rule or regulation issued under this chapter. For the purpose of such investigation, the Secretary may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any records that are relevant to the inquiry. The attendance of witnesses and the production of records may be required from any place in the United States. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena to, any person, the Secretary may invoke the aid of any court of the United States within the jurisdiction of which such investigation or proceeding is carried on, or where such person resides or carries on business, in requiring the attendance and testimony of the person and the production of records. The court may issue an order requiring such person to appear before the Secretary to produce records or to give testimony regarding the matter under investigation. Any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof. Process in any such case may be served in the judicial district in which such person is an inhabitant or wherever such person may be found.
(Pub. L. 94–294, § 10, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 535; Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1606.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–198 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to investigations, power to subpoena and take oaths and affirmations, and aid of courts, for provisions relating to termination or suspension of orders.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 99–198 effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1601(c) of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 2901 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2910 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2910. Preemption of other Federal and State programs; applicability of provisions to amendments to orders
(a) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to preempt or supersede any other program relating to beef promotion organized and operated under the laws of the United States or any State.
(b) The provisions of this chapter applicable to the order shall be applicable to amendments to the order.
(Pub. L. 94–294, § 11, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 535; Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1606.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–198 amended section generally, substituting administrative provisions for provisions relating to applicability of provisions to amendments to orders.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 99–198 effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1601(c) of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 2901 of this title.