2016 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 100 - Agricultural Market Transition
Subchapter II - Production Flexibility Contracts
Sec. 7217 - Transfer or change of interest in lands subject to contract
| 7 U.S.C. § 7217 (2016) |
| §7217. Transfer or change of interest in lands subject to contract |
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(a) Termination
Except as provided in subsection (c), a transfer of (or change in) the interest of an owner or producer subject to a contract in the contract acreage covered by the contract shall result in the termination of the contract with respect to the acreage, unless the transferee or owner of the acreage agrees to assume all obligations under the contract. The termination shall be effective on the date of the transfer or change. (b) ModificationAt the request of the transferee or owner, the Secretary may modify the contract if the modifications are consistent with the objectives of this subchapter, as determined by the Secretary. (c) ExceptionIf an owner or producer who is entitled to a contract payment dies, becomes incompetent, or is otherwise unable to receive the contract payment, the Secretary shall make the payment, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. |
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(Pub. L. 104–127, title I, §117, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 904.) |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE |
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| Title 7 - AGRICULTURE CHAPTER 100 - AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION SUBCHAPTER II - PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY CONTRACTS Sec. 7217 - Transfer or change of interest in lands subject to contract |
| section 7217 |
| 2016 |
| January 6, 2017 |
| No |
| standard |
| 110 Stat. 904 |
| Public Law 104-127 |
