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2012 U.S. Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 94 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION (§§ 6501 - 6523)
Section 6514 - Accreditation program

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 94 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
Sec. 6514 - Accreditation program
Containssection 6514
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 101-624, title XXI, §2115, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3944.
Statutes at Large Reference104 Stat. 3944
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 101-624

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ORGANIC CERTIFICATION - 7 U.S.C. § 6514 (2012)
§6514. Accreditation program (a) In general

The Secretary shall establish and implement a program to accredit a governing State official, and any private person, that meets the requirements of this section as a certifying agent for the purpose of certifying a farm or handling operation as a certified organic farm or handling operation.

(b) Requirements

To be accredited as a certifying agent under this section, a governing State official or private person shall—

(1) prepare and submit, to the Secretary, an application for such accreditation;

(2) have sufficient expertise in organic farming and handling techniques as determined by the Secretary; and

(3) comply with the requirements of this section and section 6515 of this title.

(c) Duration of designation

An accreditation made under this section shall be for a period of not to exceed 5 years, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, and may be renewed.

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, §2115, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3944.)

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