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 98 STAT. 3116 Commerce and trade.

PUBLIC LAW 98-590—OCT. 30, 1984

(2) Nothing in this Act may be construed to dictate quality standards for honey, provide for control of its production, or otherwise limit the right of the individual honey producer to produce honey. This Act treats foreign producers equitably, and nothing in this Act may be construed as a trade barrier to honey produced in foreign countries. DEFINITIONS

7 USC 4602.

SEC. 3. As used in this Act: (1) The term "honey" means the nectar and saccharine exudations of plants which are gathered, modified, and stored in the comb by honey bees. (2) The term "honey products" means products produced, in whole or part, from honey. (3) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture. (4) The term "person" means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any other entity. (5) The term "producer" means any person who produces honey in the United States for sale in commerce. (6) The term "handler" means any person who handles honey. (7) The term "handle" means to sell, package, or process honey. (8) The term "importer" means any person who imports honey or honey products into the United States or who acts as an agent, broker, or consignee for any person or nation that produces honey outside of the United States for sale in the United States. (9) The term "producer-packer" means any person who is both a producer and handler of honey. (10) The term "promotion" means any action, including paid advertising, pursuant to this Act, to present a favorable image for honey or honey products to the public with the express intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of honey or honey products. (11) The term "research" means any type of research designed to advance the image, desirability, usage, marketability, production, or quality of honey or honey products. (12) The term "consumer education" means any action to provide information on the usage and care of honey or honey products. (13) The term "marketing" means the sale or other disposition in commerce of honey or honey products. (14) The term "Committee" means the National Honey Nominations Committee provided for under section 7(b) of this Act. (15) The term "Honey Board" means the board provided for under section 7(c) of this Act. (16) The term "State association" means that organization of beekeepers in a State which is generally recognized as representing the beekeepers of that State. (17) The term "State" means any of the several States, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. HONEY RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ORDER

Imports. 7 USC 4603.

S E C 4. To effectuate the declared policy of this Act, the Secretary shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, issue and, from time to

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