§ 4602. Definitions

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1984

   Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act

   Pub. L. 98–590 § 3 · 98 Stat. 3115

   Enacted · 7 U.S.C. § 4602

   Pub. L. 98–590, § 3, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3116

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 98–590, § 3, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3116

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 3. definitions As used in this Act: (1) The term “honey” means the nectar and saccharine exudations of plants which are gathered, modified, and stored in the comb by honey bees. (2) The term “honey products” means products produced, in whole or part, from honey. (3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (4) The term “person” means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any other entity. (5) The term “producer” means any person who produces honey in the United States for sale in commerce. (6) The term “handler” means any person who handles honey. (7) The term “handle” means to sell, package, or process honey. (8) The term “importer” means any person who imports honey or honey products into the United States or who acts as an agent, broker, or consignee for any person or nation that Breduces honey outside of the United States for sale in the United States. (9) The term “producer-packer” means any person who is both a producer and handler of honey. (10) The term “promotion” means any action, including paid advertising, pursuant to this Act, to present a favorable image for honey or honey products to the public with the express intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of honey or honey products. (11) The term “research” means any type of research designed to advance the image, desirability, usage, marketability, production, or quality of honey or honey products. (12) The term “consumer education” means any action to provide information on the usage and care of honey or honey products. (13) The term “marketing” means the sale or other disposition in commerce of honey or honey products. (14) The term “Committee” means the National Honey Nominations Committee provided for under section 7(b) of this Act. (15) The term “Honey Board” means the board provided for under section 7(c) of this Act. (16) The term “State association” means that organization of beekeepers in a State which is generally recognized as representing the beekeepers of that State. (17) The term “State” means any of the several States, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

2. 1990

   Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act Amendments of 1990

   Pub. L. 101–624 § 1982(1) · 104 Stat. 3359

   1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(8)

      Pub. L. 101–624, § 1982(1), substituted “or acts” for “or who acts”

   2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(8)

      Pub. L. 101–624, § 1982(1), inserted before period at end “and who is listed in the import records as the importer of record for such honey or honey products”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (8). Pub. L. 101–624, § 1982(1), substituted “or acts” for “or who acts”, and inserted before period at end “and who is listed in the import records as the importer of record for such honey or honey products”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in paragraph (8)— (A) by striking “or who acts” and inserting “or acts”; and (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: “and who is listed in the import records as the importer of record for such honey or honey products”; and

3. 1990

   Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act Amendments of 1990

   Pub. L. 101–624 § 1982(2) · 104 Stat. 3359

   Added · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(18)

   Pub. L. 101–624, § 1982(2), added par. (18)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (18). Pub. L. 101–624, § 1982(2), added par. (18).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(18) The term ‘exporter’ means any person who exports honey or honey products from the United States.”.

4. 1998

   Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–185 § 605(b)(3) · 112 Stat. 523

   Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(1)(5)

   Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated pars. (14), (12), (19), (18), and (7) as (1) to (5), respectively. Former pars. (1) to (5) redesignated (7), (10), (22), (15), and (16), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pars. (1) to (5). Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated pars. (14), (12), (19), (18), and (7) as (1) to (5), respectively. Former pars. (1) to (5) redesignated (7), (10), (22), (15), and (16), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by reordering the paragraphs so that they are in alphabetical order by term defined and redesignating the paragraphs accordingly.

5. 1998

   Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–185 § 605(b)(3) · 112 Stat. 523

   Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(7)

   Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated par. (1) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (5)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Par. (7). Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated par. (1) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (5).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by reordering the paragraphs so that they are in alphabetical order by term defined and redesignating the paragraphs accordingly.

6. 1998

   Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–185 § 605(b)(1) · 112 Stat. 523

   1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(7)

      Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(1), added par. (7)

   2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(7)

      Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(1), struck out former par. (7) which read as follows: “The term ‘handle’ means to sell, package, or process honey.”

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(1), added par. (7) and struck out former par. (7) which read as follows: “The term ‘handle’ means to sell, package, or process honey.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following: “(7) Handle.— “(A) In general.— The term ‘handle’ means to process, package, sell, transport, purchase, or in any other way place or cause to be placed in commerce, honey or a honey product. “(B) Inclusion.— The term ‘handle’ includes selling unprocessed honey that will be consumed or used without further processing or packaging. “(C) Exclusions.— The term ‘handle’ does not include— “(i) the transportation of unprocessed honey by a producer to a handler; “(ii) the transportation by a commercial carrier of honey, whether processed or unprocessed, for a handler or producer; or “(iii) the purchase of honey or a honey product by a consumer or other end-user of the honey or honey product.”;

7. 1998

   Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–185 § 605(b)(3) · 112 Stat. 523

   Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(8)(12)

   Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated pars. (15), (20), (2), (8), and (21) as (8) to (12), respectively. Former pars. (8) to (12) redesignated (11), (17), (18), (21), and (2), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pars. (8) to (12). Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated pars. (15), (20), (2), (8), and (21) as (8) to (12), respectively. Former pars. (8) to (12) redesignated (11), (17), (18), (21), and (2), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by reordering the paragraphs so that they are in alphabetical order by term defined and redesignating the paragraphs accordingly.

8. 1998

   Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–185 § 605(b)(3) · 112 Stat. 523

   Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(14)(18)

   Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated pars. (22), (4), (5), (9), and (10) as (14) to (18), respectively. Former pars. (14) to (18) redesignated (1), (8), (24), (23), and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pars. (14) to (18). Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated pars. (22), (4), (5), (9), and (10) as (14) to (18), respectively. Former pars. (14) to (18) redesignated (1), (8), (24), (23), and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by reordering the paragraphs so that they are in alphabetical order by term defined and redesignating the paragraphs accordingly.

9. 1998

   Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–185 § 605(b)(3) · 112 Stat. 523

   Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(19)(24)

   Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated pars. (23), (24), (11), (3), (17), and (16) as (19) to (24), respectively. Former pars. (19) to (24) redesignated (3), (9), (12), (14), (19), and (20), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pars. (19) to (24). Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(3), redesignated pars. (23), (24), (11), (3), (17), and (16) as (19) to (24), respectively. Former pars. (19) to (24) redesignated (3), (9), (12), (14), (19), and (20), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by reordering the paragraphs so that they are in alphabetical order by term defined and redesignating the paragraphs accordingly.

10. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 605(b)(2) · 112 Stat. 523

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 4602(19)(24)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(2), added pars. (19) to (24)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–185, § 605(b)(2), added pars. (19) to (24).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by adding at the end the following: “(19) Department.— The term ‘Department’ means the Department of Agriculture. “(20) Honey production.— The term ‘honey production’ means all beekeeping operations related to— “(A) managing honey bee colonies to produce honey; “(B) harvesting honey from the colonies; “(C) extracting honey from the honeycombs; and “(D) preparing honey for sale for further processing. “(21) Industry information.— The term ‘industry information’ means information or a program that will lead to the development of new markets, new marketing strategies, or increased efficiency for the honey industry, or an activity to enhance the image of honey and honey products and of the honey industry. “(22) National honey marketing cooperative— The term ‘national honey marketing cooperative’ means a cooperative that markets its products in at least 2 of the following 4 regions of the United States, as determined by the Secretary: “(A) The Atlantic Coast, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. “(B) The Mideast. “(C) The Midwest. “(D) The Pacific, including the States of Alaska and Hawaii. “(23) Qualified national organization representing handler interests.— The term ‘qualified national organization representing handler interests’ means an organization that the Secretary certifies as being eligible to recommend nominations for the Committee handler, handler-importer, alternate handler, and alternate handler-importer members of the Honey Board under section 7(b). “(24) Qualified national organization representing importer interests.— The term ‘qualified national organization representing importer interests’ means an organization that the Secretary certifies as being eligible to recommend nominations for the Committee importer, handler-importer, alternate importer, and alternate handler-importer members of the Honey Board under section 7(b).”; and

12 of 12 references resolved to an enrolled provision