2017 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 63 - Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing
Sec. 3001 - Congressional statement of purpose

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Citation 7 U.S.C. § 3001 (2017)
Section Name §3001. Congressional statement of purpose
Section Text

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, through appropriate means and on an economically sustainable basis, the development and expansion of direct marketing of agricultural commodities from farmers to consumers. To accomplish this objective, the Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") shall initiate and coordinate a program designed to facilitate direct marketing from farmers to consumers for the mutual benefit of consumers and farmers.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 94–463, §2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1982.)

Editorial Notes SHORT TITLE

Pub. L. 94–463, §1, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1982, provided: "That this Act [enacting this chapter and provisions set out as a note under section 5145 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the 'Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976'."

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 63 - FARMER-TO-CONSUMER DIRECT MARKETING
Sec. 3001 - Congressional statement of purpose
Contains section 3001
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Short Titles 'Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976'."
Statutes at Large References 90 Stat. 1982
Public Law References Public Law 94-463
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