FEDERAL · 16 U.S.C. · Chapter 3B
Definitions
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
In this chapter:
(1)Agricultural commodity
The term "agricultural commodity" means—
(A)an agricultural commodity; and
(B)any regional or market classification, type, or grade of an agricultural commodity.
(2)Technical assistance
(A)In general
The term "technical assistance" means technical expertise, information, and tools necessary for the conservation of natural resources on land active in agricultural, forestry, or related uses.
(B)Inclusions
The term "technical assistance" includes—
(i)technical services provided directly to farmers, ranchers, and other eligible entities, such as conservation planning, technical consultation, and assistance with design and implementation of conservation practices; and
(ii)technical infrastructure, including activities, processes, tools, and age
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History
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, §10, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, §1, 49 Stat. 1150; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title II, §2802(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1085; Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title II, §2802(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1813.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Codification
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
Amendments
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, §2802(b), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The term 'agricultural commodity' as used in this chapter means any such commodity and any regional or market classification, type, or grade thereof."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
Codification
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
Amendments
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, §2802(b), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The term 'agricultural commodity' as used in this chapter means any such commodity and any regional or market classification, type, or grade thereof."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.