7 U.S.C. § 253 | Public information

(a)

In general

The Secretary may release to the public the names, addresses, and locations of all persons—

(1)

that have been licensed under this chapter or that have been approved to engage in an activity under this chapter; and

(2)

section 252 of this title with respect to which a license or approval has been suspended or revoked under , the results of any investigation made or hearing conducted under this chapter, including the reasons for the suspension or revocation.

(b)

Confidentiality

Except as otherwise provided by law, an officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall not divulge confidential business information obtained during a warehouse examination or other function performed as part of the duties of the officer, employee, or agent under this chapter.

Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201Nov. 9, 2000114 Stat. 2068 (, pt. C, § 14, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 39 Stat. 487 Feb. 23, 1923, ch. 106 42 Stat. 1283 Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 366, § 7 46 Stat. 1464 Pub. L. 106–472 section 252 of this titleA prior section 253, acts , pt. C, § 12, ; , ; , , related to suspension and revocation of license to classify, grade, or weigh, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by . See .

act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 section 255 of this title Pub. L. 106–472A prior section 14 of , pt. C, was classified to , prior to the general amendment of this chapter by .