Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73
§59 Offenses in relation to cotton standards
Title 7 › Chapter CHAPTER 2— - COTTON STANDARDS › § 59
Summary
Don't create or keep fake practical forms or copies of a standard to trick someone. Don't make or alter a practical form without the Secretary of Agriculture's written permission, and don't use one after the Secretary declares it invalid.
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Title 7, §59
Agriculture — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
It shall be unlawful for any person (a) with intent to deceive or defraud, to make, receive, use, or have in his possession any simulate or counterfeit practical form or copy of any standard or part thereof established under this chapter; or (b) without the written authority of the Secretary of Agriculture, to make, alter, tamper with, or in any respect change any practical form or copy of any standard established under this chapter; or (c) to display or use any such practical form or copy after the Secretary of Agriculture shall have caused it to be condemned.
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Citation
7 U.S.C. § 59
Title 7 — Agriculture
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73