Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-102

§596 Refusal of Certificates for Violations of Law; Penalties for Violations

Title 7 › CHAPTER 25A — EXPORT STANDARDS FOR GRAPES AND PLUMS › § 596

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

After a hearing, the Secretary may suspend certificates for up to 90 days for anyone who ships grapes or plums abroad in violation of the rules. Courts may fine violators $100 to $10,000.

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Title 7, §596

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 grapes or plums in foreign commerce in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Any person or any common carrier or any transportation agency 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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Citation

7 U.S.C. § 596

Title 7, Agriculture

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102