Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73
§596 Refusal of certificates for violations of law; penalties for violations
Title 7 › Chapter CHAPTER 25A— - EXPORT STANDARDS FOR GRAPES AND PLUMS › § 596
Summary
After a hearing, the Secretary can refuse required certificates for up to 90 days to anyone who ships grapes or plums abroad in breaking the law. Violators, including carriers, face $100–$10,000 fines by a court.
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Title 7, §596
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 grapes or plums in foreign commerce in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Any person or any common carrier or any transportation agency 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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7 U.S.C. § 596
Title 7 — Agriculture
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73