2017 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 38 - Distribution and Marketing of Agricultural Products
Subchapter IV - Country of Origin Labeling
Sec. 1638c - Regulations

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Citation 7 U.S.C. § 1638c (2017)
Section Name §1638c. Regulations
Section Text (a) Guidelines

Not later than September 30, 2002, the Secretary shall issue guidelines for the voluntary country of origin labeling of covered commodities based on the requirements of section 1638a of this title.

(b) Regulations

Not later than September 30, 2004, the Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this subchapter.

(c) Partnerships with States

In promulgating the regulations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, enter into partnerships with States with enforcement infrastructure to assist in the administration of this subchapter.

Source Credit

(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, §284, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title X, §10816, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 535.)

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 38 - DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
SUBCHAPTER IV - COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING
Sec. 1638c - Regulations
Contains section 1638c
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 116 Stat. 535
Public Law References Public Law 107-171
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