In general
To the extent necessary to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may acquire and maintain all real or personal property for special purposes and employ any persons, make grants, and enter into any contracts, cooperative agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other agreements.
Tort claims
In general
section 2672 of title 28Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary may pay tort claims in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of , when the claims arise outside the United States in connection with activities that are authorized under this chapter.
Requirements of claim
A claim may not be allowed under this subsection unless the claim is presented in writing to the Secretary within 2 years after the date on which the claim accrues.
Pub. L. 106–224, title IV, § 432114 Stat. 452 (, , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 106–224114 Stat. 438 section 7701 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(1), was in the original “this title”, meaning title IV of , , , known as the Plant Protection Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
section 542 of Title 6For transfer of functions of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to agricultural import and entry inspection activities under this chapter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 231, 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of , as modified, set out as a note under .