§7442 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in the canola and rapeseed program. Board means the National Canola and Rapeseed Board. Canola; rapeseed means any brassica plant grown in the United States for oilseed used for food or nonfood. Canola or rapeseed product means any product made wholly or partly from canola or rapeseed. Commerce means trade inside a State, between States, or with other countries. Conflict of interest means when a Board member has a direct or indirect financial stake in a business that deals with the Board. Consumer information means material that helps people buy, prepare, or use canola, rapeseed, or their products. Department means the Department of Agriculture and Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. First purchaser means the person who buys a producer’s crop, except the Commodity Credit Corporation when the crop is forfeited to it as loan collateral. Industry information means programs or facts to develop markets, marketing, efficiency, or the industry’s image. Industry member means someone who represents product makers or commercial buyers/sellers. Marketing means selling or otherwise moving these goods in trade. Order means an order under the program. Person means any individual or business entity. Producer means someone who grows canola or rapeseed in the United States and owns or shares ownership and risk. Promotion means efforts (like paid ads, technical help, or trade activities) to improve image or use. Research means tests or studies to improve marketability, production, product quality, nutrition, or to study export barriers. State and United States each mean the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.