Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73not60

§1591 Delegation of Duties

Title 7 › Chapter 37— SEEDS › Subchapter IV— GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 1591

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary can let Department officers or agents perform chapter duties with equal power.

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Title 7, §1591

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Any duties devolving upon the Secretary of Agriculture by virtue of the provisions of this chapter may with like force and effect be executed by such officer or officers, agent or agents, of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary may designate for the purpose.

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Effective Date

See section 1610 of this title.

Reference

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Citation

7 U.S.C. § 1591

Title 7 — Agriculture

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60