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3 PA Cons Stat § 4513 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 45 - Agricultural Commodities Marketing|Section 4513 - Severability

§ 4513. Severability. The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4601 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4601 - Short title of chapter

§ 4601. Short title of chapter. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Pennsylvania Preferred Act.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4602 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4602 - Definitions

§ 4602. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Agricultural commodity." Any of the following:  (1) Agricultural, apicultural, aquacultural, horticultural, floricultural, silvicultural, viticultural and dairy products.  (2) Livestock and the products thereof. (3) Ranch-raised furbearing animals and the products thereof. (4) Poultry and the products of poultry. (5) Products commonly raised or produced on farms which are: (i) intended for human consumption; or (ii) transported or intended to be transported in commerce. (6) Processed or manufactured products of products commonly raised or produced on farms which are:  (i) intended for human consumption; or (ii) transported or intended to be transported in commerce. "Department." The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.  "FDA." The Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services of the United States.  "Licensee." A qualified entity that is subject to a current Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark license agreement with the department.  "Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark." One or more trademarks that consist of the phrase "Pennsylvania Preferred" or "PA Preferred," and that may include specific graphic designs or artwork as part of the trademark registration.  "Person." An individual, partnership, corporation, association or any other legal entity.  "Qualified entity." A person that produces, processes, prepares, sells, offers for sale, markets, promotes or is involved with any aspect of production, processing, preparation, promotion, marketing, sale or offering for sale of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural commodities.  "USDA." The United States Department of Agriculture.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4611 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4611 - Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark

§ 4611. Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark. The department shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to acquire, create, establish, register, maintain, license, promote and protect a Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark for use on or in connection with the sale, marketing or promotion of a Pennsylvania-produced agricultural commodity.  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 renumbered former section 4603 to present section 4611.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4612 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4612 - Licensee qualification

§ 4612. Licensee qualification. A qualified entity shall meet at least one of the following requirements to become a licensee:  (1) Be a person that produces an agricultural commodity: (i) that is entirely harvested from a Pennsylvania location or is grown at a Pennsylvania location for at least 75% of the commodity's production cycle; and  (ii) that, if inspected by the department, the USDA, the FDA or an independent certifying agency approved by the department, is approved by the inspecting authority as meeting all applicable quality, sanitation, safety and labeling standards of that inspecting authority.  (2) Be a person that processes an agricultural commodity: (i) in whole or in part at a facility which is located within this Commonwealth; and (ii) in whole or in part at a facility, which, if the agricultural commodity is intended for human consumption, is in compliance with Subchapter B of Chapter 57 (relating to food safety) and all applicable Federal and State food quality, sanitation, safety and labeling standards regulations; and  (iii) the use of which, to the maximum extent possible given production season restrictions or market availability, is a Pennsylvania-produced agricultural commodity.  (3) Be a person that promotes or markets an agricultural commodity from a person that meets the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2).  (4) Be a public eating and drinking place licensed under and in compliance with Subchapter A of Chapter 57 (relating to retail food facility safety) or under the act of August 24, 1951 (P.L.1304, No.315), known as the Local Health Administration Law, which offers a menu item that includes an agricultural commodity from a person that meets the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2).  (5) Be a person approved by the department to use and promote the use of the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark to constituencies in furthering the purposes of this chapter.  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 renumbered former section 4604 to present section 4612.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4613 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4613 - Duties and authority of department

§ 4613. Duties and authority of department. (a) Department authority to enter into trademark license agreements.-- (1) The department may enter into a trademark license agreement with a qualified entity. (2) The department shall establish the terms and conditions under which a person may be licensed to use the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark. Terms and conditions shall require a licensee to produce, process, promote or market an agricultural commodity in a manner acceptable to the department which protects the reputation of the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark.  (3) The department may periodically review a licensing agreement to determine if the terms are being met.  (b) Cooperative activities.--The department may engage in cooperative activities to implement and advance the purposes of this chapter.  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 renumbered former section 4605 to present section 4613.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4614 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4614 - Trademark license agreement, application and licensure process

§ 4614. Trademark license agreement, application and licensure process. (a) General rule.-- (1) A qualified entity may apply to be licensed to use the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark. (2) An application shall be on a form prepared by the department and shall require identification information and other information the department deems necessary to determine if an applicant is a qualified entity.  (3) The application form shall be provided by the department upon request. (4) The department shall have the discretion to determine whether a person is a qualified entity for purposes of this chapter.  (5) If the department determines that an applicant is a qualified entity, it shall offer that qualified entity a trademark license agreement.  (6) A trademark license agreement under this chapter shall be effective for one year from the date upon which an agreement is executed and may be renewed. An agreement shall contain provisions allowing for the termination of the license agreement by the department or a licensee upon 60 days' advance written notice to the other party.  (b) Preexisting trademark license agreements.--A trademark license agreement that is in effect prior to the effective date of this section and that authorizes the use of a Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark shall remain in effect until it is terminated or until the end of the current contract year, whichever occurs first.  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 renumbered former section 4606 to present section 4614.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4615 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4615 - Costs

§ 4615. Costs. Reimbursement of costs are as follows: (1) The department may charge a licensee for costs incurred by the department in connection with that licensee's participation in any activity, trade show, exhibition or other promotional event conducted or facilitated by the department. A charge shall reasonably reflect the costs incurred by the department in facilitating the licensee's participation and may include such costs as proportional shares of event registration fees, equipment rental fees, display area rental fees and related costs.  (2) The department may charge a licensee for costs of Pennsylvania Preferred® promotional materials provided by the department at the request of the licensee.  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 renumbered former section 4607 to present section 4615. Cross References. Section 4615 is referred to in section 4616 of this title.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4616 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4616 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark Licensing Fund

§ 4616. Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark Licensing Fund. (a) Establishment.--There is established in the State Treasury a special fund which shall be an interest-bearing restricted revenue account to be known as the Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark Licensing Fund. The following money shall be deposited into the fund:  (1) Money as is appropriated, given, granted or donated for the purpose established under this chapter by the Federal Government, the Commonwealth or any other government or private agency or person.  (2) Funds derived from the costs established under section 4615 (relating to costs). (3) Funds derived from civil penalties collected by the department under section 4617 (relating to civil penalties).  (b) Appropriation.--Money in the fund is appropriated on a continuing basis to the department for the purpose of administering this chapter. All interest and earnings received from investment or deposit of the money in the fund shall be paid into the account for the purpose authorized by this section. Any unexpended money and any interest or earnings on the money in the fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund, but shall remain in the account to be used by the department for the purpose specified under this section.  (c) Use.--Money deposited in the fund shall be used as follows:  (1) To promote the licensure and use of the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark with respect to Pennsylvania-produced agricultural commodities.  (2) To promote the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark as an identification of origin and quality.  (3) To promote Pennsylvania-produced agricultural commodities with respect to which the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark is licensed.  (4) To pay costs associated with monitoring the use of the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark, prohibiting the unlawful or unauthorized use of the trademark and enforcing rights in the trademark.  (4.1) To promote participation under this chapter by qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities.  (4.2) To promote, encourage and facilitate cooperation by the department with military, government or private sector marketing efforts that identify, emphasize and encourage the production and marketing of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural commodities by qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities.  (5) To otherwise fund the department's costs in administering and enforcing this chapter. (d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Qualified veteran." As defined under section 4632 (relating to definitions).  "Qualified veteran business entity." As defined under section 4632.  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 amended and renumbered former section 4608 to present section 4616.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4617 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4617 - Civil penalties

§ 4617. Civil penalties. In addition to any other remedy available at law or in equity for a violation of a provision of this chapter or a trademark license agreement established under this chapter, the department may assess a civil penalty upon the person responsible for the violation. The civil penalty assessed shall not exceed $10,000 and shall be payable to the Commonwealth and collectible in any manner provided under law for the collection of debt.  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 renumbered former section 4609 to present section 4617.  Cross References. Section 4617 is referred to in sections 4616, 4618 of this title.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4618 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4618 - Injunctive relief

§ 4618. Injunctive relief. In addition to any other remedies provided for under this chapter, the Attorney General, at the request of the department, may initiate, in the Commonwealth Court or the court of common pleas of the county in which the defendant resides or has his place of business, an action in equity for an injunction to restrain violations of this chapter or a trademark license agreement. In the proceeding, the court shall, upon motion of the Commonwealth, issue a preliminary injunction if it finds that the defendant is engaging in unlawful conduct under this chapter or is engaging in conduct which is causing immediate or irreparable harm to the public. The Commonwealth shall not be required to furnish bond or other security in connection with the proceedings. In addition to an injunction, the court, in equity proceedings, may levy civil penalties as provided under section 4617 (relating to civil penalties).  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 amended and renumbered former section 4610 to present section 4618.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4619 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4619 - Rules and regulations

§ 4619. Rules and regulations. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to promote the efficient, uniform and Statewide administration of this chapter. For two years from the effective date of this section, the department shall have the power and authority to promulgate, adopt and use guidelines to implement the provisions of this chapter. The guidelines shall be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin but shall not be subject to review under section 205 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law, sections 204(b) and 301(10) of the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, or the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act. All guidelines shall expire no later than December 31, 2013, and shall be replaced by regulations which shall have been promulgated, adopted and published as provided under law.  (July 1, 2019, P.L.255, No.36, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 36 renumbered former section 4611 to present section 4619.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4631 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4631 - Purpose

§ 4631. Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Benefit qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities that are licensed by the department under Subchapter B (relating to Pennsylvania Preferred® Program) by allowing and encouraging the use of other trademarks or descriptive labels, packaging or advertisement information to inform consumers that agricultural commodities were produced by veterans of the armed forces of the United States.  (2) Encourage qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities to avail themselves of marketing opportunities for Pennsylvania-produced agricultural commodities through licensure under Subchapter B and partnership with organizations such as the Farmer Veteran Coalition Homegrown By Heroes program and similar programs intended to encourage veterans to farm or to otherwise benefit farmers who are veterans.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4632 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4632 - Definitions

§ 4632. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Qualified veteran." A qualified entity who:  (1) is a veteran of one or more of the armed forces of the United States, including the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Air Force or the United States Coast Guard; and  (2) has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. "Qualified veteran business entity." A qualified entity to which the following apply:  (1) The entity is a corporation, partnership, association or other business organization. (2) Qualified veterans make up 50% or more of the entity's ownership and a minimum of 50% of the entity's management control.    Cross References. Section 4632 is referred to in section 4616 of this title.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4633 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 46 - Pennsylvania Preferred® Trademark|Section 4633 - Qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities

§ 4633. Qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities. (a) Encouragement of participation.--The department shall promote participation under this subchapter by qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities and shall conduct outreach and education efforts to encourage and facilitate veteran participation.  (b) Coordination of effort.--The department shall cooperate with military, government or private sector marketing efforts that identify, emphasize and encourage the production and marketing of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural commodities by qualified veterans and qualified veteran business entities and may allow the use of the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark in a cooperative effort.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4701 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 47 - Crop Insurance|Section 4701 - Short title of chapter

§ 4701. Short title of chapter. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Crop Insurance Act.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4702 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 47 - Crop Insurance|Section 4702 - Purpose of chapter

§ 4702. Purpose of chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a program within the department to encourage producers of agricultural commodities to purchase Federal crop insurance and adopt risk management practices and to provide crop insurance financial assistance, subject to the availability of funding, to eligible producers for crop insurance premium costs.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4703 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 47 - Crop Insurance|Section 4703 - Definitions

§ 4703. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Agricultural commodity." Any of the following, transported or intended to be transported in commerce:  (1) Agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, floricultural, viticultural or dairy products. (2) Agricultural crops. (3) Livestock and products of livestock. (4) Poultry and products of poultry. (5) Ranch-raised furbearing animals and the products of ranch-raised furbearing animals. (6) The products of bee raising. (7) Forestry and forestry products. (8) Any products raised or produced on farms intended for on farm or human consumption and the processed or manufactured products of such products intended for human consumption.  "Eligible producer." A producer who has applied for and has received Federal crop insurance for the crop year for which crop insurance financial assistance is sought.  "Producer." Any person engaged within this Commonwealth in the business of producing an agricultural commodity or causing agricultural commodities to be produced.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4704 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 47 - Crop Insurance|Section 4704 - Establishment of program

§ 4704. Establishment of program. The department shall establish a program to educate producers on the benefits of Federal crop insurance and risk management practices. The program shall promote the purchase of Federal crop insurance and may provide financial assistance to eligible producers to partially offset Federal crop insurance premiums. The provision of financial assistance shall be subject to the availability of funding.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4705 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 47 - Crop Insurance|Section 4705 - Powers and duties of department

 § 4705. Powers and duties of department. (a) Administration of chapter.--Subject to the conditions contained in this chapter, the department shall administer this chapter and shall exercise all administrative powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, drafting and entering into agreements necessary to implement this chapter, establishing eligibility criteria for crop insurance financial assistance and developing an application and application procedure for crop insurance financial assistance, including time frames for the submission, review and approval of applications.  (b) Drafting and entering agreements.--The department is authorized to draft and enter into agreements with Federal agencies, other Commonwealth agencies and private entities as necessary to implement this chapter.  (c) Regulations.--The department is authorized to promulgate any regulations that may be necessary to implement this chapter.
3 PA Cons Stat § 4706 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 47 - Crop Insurance|Section 4706 - Crop insurance financial assistance

§ 4706. Crop insurance financial assistance. The department may provide crop insurance financial assistance to eligible producers for Federal crop insurance in an amount up to 10% of the cost of the insurance premiums in years in which funds are appropriated or made available to the department. If sufficient funds are not available to provide for up to 10% of the cost of the insurance premiums, the department shall prorate the available funds among all the producers of agricultural commodities who applied for and received Federal crop insurance for that crop year.