2016 U.S. Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 94 - Organic Certification
Sec. 6503 - National organic production program
| 7 U.S.C. § 6503 (2016) |
| §6503. National organic production program |
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(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish an organic certification program for producers and handlers of agricultural products that have been produced using organic methods as provided for in this chapter. (b) State programIn establishing the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall permit each State to implement a State organic certification program for producers and handlers of agricultural products that have been produced using organic methods as provided for in this chapter. (c) ConsultationIn developing the program under subsection (a), and the National List under section 6517 of this title, the Secretary shall consult with the National Organic Standards Board established under section 6518 of this title. (d) CertificationThe Secretary shall implement the program established under subsection (a) through certifying agents. Such certifying agents may certify a farm or handling operation that meets the requirements of this chapter and the requirements of the organic certification program of the State (if applicable) as an organically certified farm or handling operation. |
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(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, §2104, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3937.) |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE |
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| Title 7 - AGRICULTURE CHAPTER 94 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION Sec. 6503 - National organic production program |
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| January 6, 2017 |
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| 104 Stat. 3937 |
| Public Law 101-624 |
