§7482 Definitions

Summary

Defines the main words used in the subchapter. Board is the Popcorn Board created under section 7484(b). Commerce means trade across states, with other countries, or inside a state. Consumer information is help for people to decide about buying, preparing, and using popcorn. Department and Secretary are the Department of Agriculture and the Secretary of Agriculture. Industry information covers programs to find new markets, new marketing ideas, greater efficiency, or ways to boost the industry's image. Marketing means selling or otherwise moving unpopped popcorn for people to eat through normal market channels, but not sales to or between processors. Popcorn is unpopped popcorn (Zea Mays L) that is commercially grown, processed in the United States by shelling, cleaning, or drying, and put into the market. Process means shelling, cleaning, drying, or otherwise getting popcorn ready for sale; packaging alone does not count. Processor is a person who prepares unpopped popcorn for the market, shares ownership and risk, and who processes and distributes over 4,000,000 pounds per year. Promotion is actions like paid advertising to make popcorn more appealing. Research means studies to improve image, desirability, marketability, production, product development, quality, or nutrition. Order means an order under section 7483. Person means an individual or any legal entity. State means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. United States means all of the States.