Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-102
§2356 Regulations for Practice Before the Office
Title 7 › CHAPTER 57 — PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION › SUBCHAPTER I — PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE › Part B — Legal Provisions as to the Plant Variety Protection Office › § 2356
Summary
The Secretary sets who may practice before Plant Variety Protection Office and, after notice and hearing, suspends or excludes anyone found incompetent, dishonest, or guilty of gross misconduct.
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Title 7, §2356
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The Secretary shall prescribe regulations governing the admission to practice and conduct of persons representing applicants or other parties before the Plant Variety Protection Office. The Secretary may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, suspend or exclude, either generally or in any particular case, from further practice before the Office of Plant Variety Protection any person shown to be incompetent or disreputable or guilty of gross misconduct.
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Citation
7 U.S.C. § 2356
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102