Research and development.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) The committee, with the approval of the Secretary, may establish or provide for the establishment of production research, marketing research and development and marketing promotion projects, including paid advertising, designed to assist, improve, or promote the marketing, distribution, consumption, or efficient production of Vidalia onions. Any such project for the promotion and advertising of Vidalia onions may utilize an identifying mark which shall be made available for use by all handlers in accordance with such terms and conditions as the committee, with the approval of the Secretary, may prescribe. The expense of such projects shall be paid from funds collected pursuant to § 955.42 or § 955.45. (b) In recommending projects pursuant to this section, the committee shall give consideration to the following: (1) The expected supply of Vidalia onions in relation to market requirements; (2) The supply situation among competing areas and commodities; (3) The anticipated benefits from such projects in relation to their costs; (4) The need for marketing research with respect to any market development activity; and (5) Other relevant factors. (c) If the committee should conclude that a program of research and development should be undertaken, or continued, in any fiscal period, it shall submit the following for the approval of the Secretary; (1) Its recommendations as to the funds to be obtained pursuant to § 955.42 or § 955.45; (2) Its recommendation as to any research proj

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 955.50