Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-102
§586 Refusal of Certificates for Violations of Laws; Penalties for Violations
Title 7 › CHAPTER 25 — EXPORT STANDARDS FOR APPLES › § 586
Summary
After a hearing, the Secretary may block certificates for up to 90 days for anyone shipping apples abroad in violation. A court may fine any person, carrier, or transport agency who knowingly violates $100–$10,000.
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Title 7, §586
Agriculture, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
After opportunity for hearing the Secretary is authorized to refuse the issuance of certificates under this chapter for periods not exceeding ninety days to any person who ships or offers for shipment any apples in foreign commerce in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Any person or any common carrier or any transportation agency knowingly violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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1999—Pub. L. 106–96 struck out “and/or pears” after “any apples”.
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Citation
7 U.S.C. § 586
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102