Title 7AgricultureRelease 119-73

§586 Refusal of certificates for violations of laws; penalties for violations

Title 7 › Chapter CHAPTER 25— - EXPORT STANDARDS FOR APPLES › § 586

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

After a hearing, the Secretary may deny certificates up to 90 days for illegal apple exports; violators face $100–$10,000 fines.

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Title 7, §586

Agriculture — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

After opportunity for hearing the Secretary is authorized to refuse the issuance of certificates under this chapter for periods not exceeding ninety days to any person who ships or offers for shipment any apples in foreign commerce in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Any person or any common carrier or any transportation agency knowingly violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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1999—Pub. L. 106–96 struck out “and/or pears” after “any apples”.

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Citation

7 U.S.C. § 586

Title 7Agriculture

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73