2015 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture (Sections 1 - 9097)
Chapter 6A - National Laboratory Accreditation (Sections 138 - 138i)
Sec. 138 - Definitions

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 6A - NATIONAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION
Sec. 138 - Definitions
Containssection 138
Date2015
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 3, 2016
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 101-624, title XIII, §1321, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3562.
Statutes at Large Reference104 Stat. 3562
Public and Private LawPublic Law 101-624

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7 U.S.C. § 138 (2015)
§138. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1) Agricultural product

The term "agricultural product" means any fresh fruit or vegetable or any commodity or product derived from livestock or fowl, that is marketed in the United States for human consumption.

(2) Certificate

The term "certificate" means a certificate of accreditation issued under this chapter.

(3) Laboratory

The term "laboratory" means any facility or vehicle that is owned by an individual or a public or private entity and is equipped and operated for the purpose of carrying out pesticide residue analysis on agricultural products for commercial purposes.

(4) Pesticide

The term "pesticide" means any substance that alone, in chemical combination, or in any formulation with one or more substances, is defined as a pesticide in section 136(u) of this title.

(5) Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture.

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XIII, §1321, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3562.)

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