7 U.S.C. § 2903

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 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.

7 U.S.C. § 2903

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.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS1985- 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.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1985 AMENDMENT 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.

Secretary

the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture;

beef

the term "beef" means flesh of cattle;

person

the term "person" means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any other entity;

promotion

the term "promotion" means any action, including paid advertising, to advance the image and desirability of beef and beef products with the express intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of beef and beef products in the marketplace;

research

the term "research" means studies testing the effectiveness of market development and promotion efforts, studies relating to the nutritional value of beef and beef products, other related food science research, and new product development;