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Title 7 → Subtitle B → Chapter XI → Part 1212
§1212.1 Act.
§1212.2 Board.
§1212.3 Conflict of interest.
§1212.4 Department.
§1212.5 Exporter.
§1212.6 First handler.
§1212.7 Fiscal period.
§1212.8 Handle.
§1212.9 Honey.
§1212.10 Honey products.
§1212.11 Importer.
§1212.12 [Reserved]
§1212.13 Information.
§1212.14 Market or marketing.
§1212.15 Order.
§1212.16 Part and subpart.
§1212.17 Person.
§1212.18 Plans and programs.
§1212.19 Producer.
§1212.20 Promotion.
§1212.21 Qualified national organization representing first handler interests.
§1212.22 Qualified national organization representing importer interests.
§1212.23 Qualified national organization representing producer interests.
§1212.24 Qualified national organization representing cooperative interests.
§1212.25 Referendum.
§1212.26 Research.
§1212.27 Secretary.
§1212.28 Suspend.
§1212.29 State.
§1212.30 Terminate.
§1212.31 United States.
§1212.32 United States Customs Service.
§1212.40 Establishment and membership.
§1212.41 Term of office.
§1212.42 Nominations and appointments.
§1212.43 Removal and vacancies.
§1212.44 Procedure.
§1212.45 Reimbursement and attendance.
§1212.46 Powers.
§1212.47 Duties.
§1212.48 Reapportionment of Board membership.
§1212.51 Financial statements.
§1212.52 Assessments.
§1212.53 Exemption from assessment.
§1212.54 Operating reserve.
§1212.55 Prohibition on use of funds.
§1212.60 Programs, plans and projects.
§1212.61 Independent evaluation.
§1212.62 Patents, copyrights, inventions, product formulations, and publications.
§1212.70 Reports.
§1212.71 Book and records.
§1212.80 Right of the Secretary.
§1212.81 Referenda.
§1212.82 Suspension or termination.
§1212.83 Proceedings after termination.
§1212.84 Effect of termination or amendment.
§1212.85 Personal liability.
§1212.86 Separability.
§1212.87 Amendments.
§1212.88 OMB control number.
§1212.100 General.
§1212.101 Definitions.
§1212.102 Voting.
§1212.103 Instructions.
§1212.104 Subagents.
§1212.105 Ballots.
§1212.106 Referendum report.
§1212.107 Confidential information.
§1212.108 OMB control number.
Subpart C—Past Due Assessments
§1212.520 Late payment and interest charges for past due assessments.
Source: 73 FR 11472, Mar. 3, 2008, unless otherwise noted.
Source: 73 FR 29397, May 21, 2008, unless otherwise noted.
“Board” or “National Honey Board” means the administrative body established pursuant to §1212.40, or such other name as recommended by the Board and approved by the Department.
[84 FR 1345, Feb. 4, 2019]
“Qualified national organization representing first handler interests” means an organization that the Secretary certifies as being eligible to nominate first handler and alternate first handler members of the Board under §1212.42.
“Qualified national organization representing importer interests” means an organization that the Secretary certifies as being eligible to nominate importer and alternate importer members of the Board under §1212.42.
“Qualified national organization representing producer interests” means an organization that the Secretary certifies as being eligible to nominate producer and alternate producer members of the Board under §1212.42.
“Qualified national organization representing cooperative interests” means an organization that the Secretary certifies as being eligible to nominate cooperative and alternate cooperative members of the Board under §1212.42.
The National Honey Board is established to administer the terms and provisions of this part. The Board shall have ten members, composed of three first handler representatives, three importer representatives, three producer representatives, and one marketing cooperative representative. In addition, each producer representative must produce a minimum of 50,000 pounds of honey in the United States annually based on the best three-year average of the most recent five calendar years, as certified by producers. The Secretary will appoint members to the Board from nominees submitted in accordance with §1212.42. The Secretary shall also appoint an alternate for each member.
Each Board member and alternate will serve a three-year term or until the Secretary selects his or her successor. No member or alternate may serve more than two consecutive terms. Each term of office will end on December 31, with new terms of office beginning on January 1.
(j) National honey-marketing cooperative. The Secretary can certify that an entity qualifies as a national honey-marketing cooperative, as defined in §1212.42(d). Such an entity shall not be eligible for certification as a qualified national organization representing producer interests.
(1) If a member position becomes vacant, the alternate for that position will serve the remainder of the member's term. In accordance with §1212.42, the Secretary will request nominations for a replacement alternate and will appoint a nominee to serve the remainder of the term. The Secretary does not have to appoint a replacement if the unexpired term is less than six months.
(2) If both a member position and an alternate position become vacant, in accordance with §1212.42, the Secretary will request nominations for replacements and appoint a member and alternate to serve the remainder of the term. The Secretary does not have to appoint a new member or alternate if the unexpired term for the position is less than six months.
(a) A majority of the Board members will constitute a quorum so long as at least one of the members present is an importer member and one of the members present is a first handler member. An alternate will be counted for the purpose of determining a quorum only if a member from his or her membership class is absent or disqualified from participating. Any Board action will require the concurring votes of a majority of those present and voting; with the exception of the two-thirds vote requirement in §1212.52(f). All votes at meetings will be cast in person. The Board must give timely notice of all Board and committee meetings to members and alternates.
(3) With the exception of the two-thirds vote requirement in §1212.52(f), a majority of the members vote in favor of the action; and
The Board shall have the following powers subject to §1212.80:
[73 FR 11472, Mar. 3, 2008, as amended at 80 FR 22365, Apr. 22, 2015]
(a) A first handler who handles less than 250,000 pounds of honey or honey products per calendar year or an importer who imports less than 250,000 pounds of honey or honey products per calendar year is exempt from paying assessments.
(b) A first handler or importer desiring an exemption shall apply to the Board, on a form provided by the Board, for a certificate of exemption. A first handler shall certify that the first handler will handle less than 250,000 of honey and honey products for the calendar year for which the exemption is claimed. An importer shall certify that the importer will import less than 250,000 pounds of honey and honey products during the calendar year for which the exemption is claimed.
(c) A first handler or importer who operates under an approved National Organic Program (7 CFR part 205) (NOP) organic handling system plan may be exempt from the payment of assessments under this part, provided that:
(2) The exemption shall apply to all certified “organic” or “100 percent organic” (as defined in the NOP) products of a first handler or importer regardless of whether the agricultural commodity subject to the exemption is handled or imported by a person that also handles or imports conventional or nonorganic agricultural products of the same agricultural commodity as that for which the exemption is claimed;
(3) The first handler or importer maintains a valid certificate of organic operation as issued under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6501-6522) (OFPA) and the NOP regulations issued under OFPA (7 CFR part 205); and
(4) Any first handler or importer so exempted shall continue to be obligated to pay assessments under this part that are associated with any agricultural products that do not qualify for an exemption under this section.
(5) Persons eligible for an organic assessment exemption as provided this section may apply for such an exemption by submitting a request to the Board on an Organic Exemption Request Form (Form AMS-15) at any time during the year initially, and annually thereafter on or before January 1, as long as the first handler or importer continues to be eligible for the exemption.
(i) A first handler or importer request for exemption shall include the following:
(A) The applicant's full name, company name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and email address;
(B) Certification that the applicant maintains a valid certificate of organic operation issued under the OFPA and the NOP;
(C) Certification that the applicant handles or imports organic products eligible to be labeled “organic” or “100 percent organic” under the NOP;
(D) A requirement that the applicant attach a copy of their certificate of organic operation issued by a USDA-accredited certifying agent under the OFPA and the NOP;
(E) Certification, as evidenced by signature and date, that all information provided by the applicant is true; and
(F) Such other information as may be required by the Board, with the approval of the Secretary.
(ii) Upon receipt of an application, the Board shall determine whether an exemption may be granted and issue a Certificate of Exemption to the first handler or importer within 30 calendar days. If the application is disapproved, the Board will notify the applicant of the reason(s) for disapproval within the same timeframe. It is the responsibility of the first handler or importer to retain a copy of the certificate of exemption.
(e) Exempt importers shall be eligible for reimbursement of assessments collected by Customs.
(1) Importers exempt under paragraph (a) of this section must apply to the Board for reimbursement of any assessment paid. No interest will be paid on the assessment collected by Customs. Requests for reimbursement must be submitted to the Board within 90 days of the last day of the calendar year the honey or honey products were imported.
(2) If Customs collects the assessment on exempt product under paragraph (b) of this section that is identified as “organic” by a number in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, the Board must reimburse the exempt importer the assessments paid upon receipt of such assessments from Customs. For all other exempt organic product for which Customs collects the assessment, the importer may apply to the Board for a reimbursement of assessments paid, and the importer must submit satisfactory proof to the Board that the importer paid the assessment on exempt organic product.
(g) Any person who desires an exemption from assessments for a subsequent calendar year shall reapply to the Board for a certificate of exemption.
[73 FR 11472, Mar. 3, 2008, as amended at 80 FR 22366, Apr. 22, 2015; 80 FR 82027, Dec. 31, 2015]
Except for a reasonable royalty paid by the Board to the inventor of a patented invention, any patents, copyrights, inventions, product formulations, or publications developed through the use of funds collected under the provisions of this subpart shall be the property of the U.S. Government, as represented by the Board, and shall along with any rents, royalties, residual payments, or other income from the rental, sales, leasing, franchising, or other uses of such patents, copyrights, trademarks, information, publications, or product formulations, inure to the benefit of the Board; shall be considered income subject to the same fiscal, budget, and audit controls as other funds of the Board; and may be licensed subject to approval by the Department. Upon termination of this Order, §1212.83 shall apply to determine disposition of all such property.
(e) The Board, with the Secretary's approval, may request that persons claiming an exemption from assessments under §1212.52(b) or (d) must provide it with any information it deems necessary about the exemption, including, without limitation, the disposition of exempted honey or honey products.
[80 FR 22366, Apr. 22, 2015]
(c) Any person to whom funds, property, or claims have been transferred or delivered pursuant to the Order will be subject to the same obligations imposed upon Board and the trustees.
(2) So-called “joint ventures” wherein one or more parties to an agreement, informal or otherwise, contributed land and others contributed capital, labor, management, equipment, or other services, or any variation of such contributions by two or more parties, so that it results in the production, handling, or importation of honey or honey products for market and the authority to transfer title to the honey or honey products so produced, handled or imported.
Source: 83 FR 11139, Mar. 14, 2018, unless otherwise noted.
(a) A late payment charge will be imposed on any first handler or importer who fails to make timely remittance to the Board of the total assessments for which they are liable. The late payment will be imposed on any assessments not received within 30 calendar days of the date when assessments are due. This one-time late payment charge will be 10 percent of the assessments due before interest charges have accrued.
(b) In addition to the late payment charge, 2⁄3 of 1 percent per month (or an annual rate of 8 percent) interest on the outstanding balance, including any late payment and accrued interest, will be added to any accounts for which payment has not been received within 30 calendar days of the date when assessments are due. Interest will continue to accrue monthly until the outstanding balance is paid to the Board.