Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-102
§473c–3 Liability of Principal for Act of Agent
Title 7 › CHAPTER 19 — COTTON STATISTICS AND ESTIMATES › § 473c–3
Summary
Hold the person or business that employed someone responsible when that worker, officer, or agent acts or fails to act while doing their job.
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Title 7, §473c–3
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In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the act, omission, or failure of any agent, officer, or other person acting for or employed by an individual, association, partnership, corporation, or firm, within the scope of his employment or office, shall be deemed to be the act, omission, or failure of the individual, association, partnership, corporation, or firm, as well as that of the person.
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7 U.S.C. § 473c–3
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102