FEDERAL · 7 U.S.C. · Chapter 57
Intent
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
It is the intent of Congress to provide the indicated protection for new varieties by exercise of any constitutional power needed for that end, so as to afford adequate encouragement for research, and for marketing when appropriate, to yield for the public the benefits of new varieties. Constitutional clauses 3 and 8 of article I, section 8 are both relied upon.
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Source Credit
History
(Pub. L. 91–577, title III, §131, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1558.)