Procedure for investigating complaints involving commodities of a unique nature or coming from a distinct geographic area.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (1) A perishable agricultural commodity as that term is defined under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930; (2) Subject to a federal marketing order under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601 (3) Traditionally identified as being produced in a distinct geographic area, State, or region; and (4) Of a unique identity, based on such distinct geographic area, which has been promoted with funds collected through producer contributions pursuant to such marketing order. (b) (2) Complaints shall be made in writing setting forth all the essential details, including but not limited to: (i) The name and address of each complaining person; (ii) The name and address of each person against whom the complaint is made; (iii) The commodity, approximate quantity of the commodity, and circumstances of alleged misrepresentation or misbranding; (iv) The current location of the commodity; (v) If shipped, the shipping and destination points of the commodity; (vi) A statement of all other known material facts with respect to the complaint; and (vii) Copies of any documents or evidence of any kind in the possession of the complainant regarding the alleged violation. (3) The complaint shall be accompanied by a non-refundable $250.00 filing fee made payable to the Agricultural Marketing Service (see paragraph (e) of this section Collection of fees). (4) The complaint, all supporting evidence, and fee should be mailed to: PACA Branch, room 2095 So.,

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 46.48