Title 21, Food and DrugsRelease 119-102
§136 Additional Inspection Services
Title 21 › CHAPTER 4 — ANIMALS, MEATS, AND MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS › SUBCHAPTER III — PREVENTION OF INTRODUCTION AND SPREAD OF CONTAGION › § 136
Summary
The Secretary of Agriculture can make agreements with ship or airplane owners or operators to provide extra inspections at U.S. entry points to stop goods that might carry pests or diseases. The owner or operator must pay whatever amount the Secretary sets to cover the cost of those extra inspection services.
Full Legal Text
Title 21, §136
Food and Drugs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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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Citation
21 U.S.C. § 136
Title 21, Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102