1995 US Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 56 - UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AFFECTING PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Sec. 2302 - Definitions
View MetadataPublication Title | United States Code, 1994 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 7 - AGRICULTURE CHAPTER 56 - UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AFFECTING PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Sec. 2302 - Definitions |
Contains | section 2302 |
Date | 1995 |
Laws in Effect as of Date | January 16, 1996 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 90-288, §3, Apr. 16, 1968, 82 Stat. 94. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 82 Stat. 94 |
Public Law Reference | Public Law 90-288 |
§2302. Definitions
When used in this chapter—
(a) The term “handler” means any person engaged in the business or practice of (1) acquiring agricultural products from producers or associations of producers for processing or sale; or (2) grading, packaging, handling, storing, or processing agricultural products received from producers or associations of producers; or (3) contracting or negotiating contracts or other arrangements, written or oral, with or on behalf of producers or associations of producers with respect to the production or marketing of any agricultural product; or (4) acting as an agent or broker for a handler in the performance of any function or act specified in clause (1), (2), or (3) of this paragraph.
(b) The term “producer” means a person engaged in the production of agricultural products as a farmer, planter, rancher, dairyman, fruit, vegetable, or nut grower.
(c) The term “association of producers” means any association of producers of agricultural products engaged in marketing, bargaining, shipping, or processing as defined in section 1141j(a) of title 12, or in section 291 of this title.
(d) The term “person” includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and associations.
(e) The term “agricultural products” shall not include cotton or tobacco or their products.
(Pub. L. 90–288, §3, Apr. 16, 1968, 82 Stat. 94.)
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