Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 584

Exemptions

(a)

In general

Apples in less than carload lots as defined by the Secretary may, in his discretion, be shipped to any foreign country without complying with the provisions of this chapter.

(b)

Bulk containers

Apples may be shipped to Canada in bulk containers without complying with the provisions of this chapter.

June 10, 1933, ch. 59, § 4 48 Stat. 124 Pub. L. 106–96, § 1(c)(2)113 Stat. 1321 Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10009(a)128 Stat. 949 (, ; , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 113–792014— inserted section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).

Pub. L. 106–961999— struck out “or pears” after “Apples”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Regulations

Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10009(c)128 Stat. 949

section 589 of this title“Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [], the Secretary [of Agriculture] shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section [amending this section and ].”
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