7 U.S.C. § 4312
Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any producer or importer who pays an assessment shall have the right to demand and receive from the Floraboard a refund of such assessment: Provided, That such demand shall be made by such producer or importer in accordance with regulations and on a form and within a time period prescribed by the Floraboard and approved by the Secretary, but in no event more than sixty days after the end of the month in which the assessment was paid. Such refund shall be made not later than sixty days after submission of proof satisfactory to the Floraboard that the producer or importer paid the assessment for which refund is sought.
7 U.S.C. § 4312
- Floraboard
- The term "Floraboard" means the board provided for under section 4306 of this title.
- Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture.
- importer
- The term "importer" means any person who imports cut flowers, potted flowering plants, or foliage plants from outside of the United States or who acts as an agent, broker, or consignee of any person or nation that produces flowers and plants outside of the United States for sale in the United States.