Title 21 — Food and DrugsRelease 119-73
§136 Additional inspection services
Title 21 › Chapter CHAPTER 4— - ANIMALS, MEATS, AND MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - PREVENTION OF INTRODUCTION AND SPREAD OF CONTAGION › § 136
Summary
The Secretary of Agriculture may agree with ship or airplane owners or operators to provide extra inspections at U.S. entry points to stop materials that could carry pests or disease. Owners or operators must pay the cost the Secretary sets.
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Title 21, §136
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The Secretary of Agriculture, in carrying out regulations prohibiting or restricting the entry of materials that may harbor pests, or diseases, is authorized to enter into agreements with operators or owners of vessels or aircraft for the purpose of providing inspection services at points of entry in the United States in addition to the regular or on-call basis currently available in connection with such vessels or aircraft. Any such agreement shall provide for the payment by the operator or owner of an amount determined by the Secretary to be necessary to defray the costs of providing additional service pursuant to such agreement.
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21 U.S.C. § 136
Title 21 — Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73