2017 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 20A - Perishable Agricultural Commodities
Sec. 499p - Liability of licensees for acts and omissions of agents

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Citation 7 U.S.C. § 499p (2017)
Section Name §499p. Liability of licensees for acts and omissions of agents
Section Text

In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the act, omission, or failure of any agent, officer, or other person acting for or employed by any commission merchant, dealer, or broker, within the scope of his employment or office, shall in every case be deemed the act, omission, or failure of such commission merchant, dealer, or broker as that of such agent, officer, or other person.

Source Credit

(June 10, 1930, ch. 436, §16, 46 Stat. 538.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was formerly classified to section 566 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 20A - PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
Sec. 499p - Liability of licensees for acts and omissions of agents
Contains section 499p
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 46 Stat. 538
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