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§8201 Definitions

Title 7 › Chapter 108— TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › § 8201

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines four key words used in the chapter. Eligible orchardist — a person who grows annual tree crops for sale. Natural disaster — events like plant disease, insect pests, drought, fire, freeze, flood, earthquake, lightning, or other events the Secretary of Agriculture names. Secretary — the Secretary of Agriculture. Tree — includes bushes and vines.

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Title 7, §8201

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In this chapter:
(1)The term “eligible orchardist” means a person that produces annual crops from trees for commercial purposes.
(2)The term “natural disaster” means plant disease, insect infestation, drought, fire, freeze, flood, earthquake, lightning, and other occurrence, as determined by the Secretary.
(3)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(4)The term “tree” includes a tree, bush, and vine.

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Citation

7 U.S.C. § 8201

Title 7Agriculture

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60