Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73not60
§6520 Administrative Appeal
Title 7 › Chapter 94— ORGANIC CERTIFICATION › § 6520
Summary
The Secretary must create a fast appeals process so people can challenge actions by the Secretary, the state official in charge, or a certifying agent that hurt them or conflict with the organic certification program. If the Secretary issues a final decision, the person may appeal to the U.S. district court in the district where they are located.
Full Legal Text
Title 7, §6520
Agriculture — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)The Secretary shall establish an expedited administrative appeals procedure under which persons may appeal an action of the Secretary, the applicable governing State official, or a certifying agent under this chapter that—
(1)adversely affects such person; or
(2)is inconsistent with the organic certification program established under this chapter.
(b)A final decision of the Secretary under subsection (a) may be appealed to the United States district court for the district in which such person is located.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1991—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–237 substituted “district court for the district” for “District Court for the District”.
Reference
Citations & Metadata
Citation
7 U.S.C. § 6520
Title 7 — Agriculture
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60