Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-110
§6520 Administrative Appeal
Title 7 › CHAPTER 94 — ORGANIC CERTIFICATION › § 6520
Summary
Create a fast appeals process so people can challenge actions by federal, state, or certifying officials that hurt them or break organic certification rules. Final decisions can be appealed in federal court where the person lives.
Full Legal Text
Title 7, §6520
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(a)Expedited appeals procedure
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)Appeal of final decision
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
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Amendments
1991—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–237 substituted “district court for the district” for “District Court for the District”.
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Citation
7 U.S.C. § 6520
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110