Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-102
§246 Maintenance of Records
Title 7 › CHAPTER 10 — WAREHOUSES › § 246
Summary
Must keep records and send reports as the Secretary's rules require. This applies to three groups: warehouse operators licensed under the chapter; people who run an approved electronic system for recording and moving receipts and other documents; and anyone else who issues electronic receipts or transfers documents under the chapter.
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Title 7, §246
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To facilitate the administration of this chapter, the following persons shall maintain such records and make such reports, as the Secretary may by regulation require:
(1)A warehouse operator that is licensed under this chapter.
(2)A person operating a system for the electronic recording and transfer of receipts and other documents that are authorized under this chapter.
(3)Any other person engaged in the issuance of electronic receipts or the transfer of documents under this chapter.
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A prior section 246, acts Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313, pt. C, § 25, 39 Stat. 490; Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 366, § 8, 46 Stat. 1465, related to suspension and revocation of license, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–472. See section 252 of this title. A prior section 7 of act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313, pt. C, was classified to section 249 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–472.
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7 U.S.C. § 246
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102