7 U.S.C. § 499b–1 — Products produced in distinct geographic areas
submitted 36 years ago by Pub. L. 101-624 to r/title-7-AGRICULTURE · 221 words · no verdicts yet
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In the case of a perishable agricultural commodity* (as defined under the Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act (7 U.S.C. 499a(4))— 1
subject to a Federal marketing order under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
traditionally identified as being produced in a distinct geographic area, State, or region; and
the unique identity, based on such distinct geographic area, of which has been promoted with funds collected through producer contributions pursuant to such marketing order,
no person* may use the unique name or geographical designation of such commodity to promote the sale of a similar commodity produced outside such area, State, or region.
A violation of this section shall be considered a violation of paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 2 of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (7 U.S.C. 499b(4) and (5)).
A person bringing a complaint under this section shall reimburse the Secretary* of Agriculture for any and all costs associated with the enforcement of this section.
The Secretary of Agriculture shall not increase any fees charged under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act [7 U.S.C. 499a et seq.] to offset costs associated with the operation of this section.
The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 101–624, title XIII, § 1309, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3562.)
- 1990Enacted · Pub. L. 101-624 · 104 Stat. 3562
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