7 U.S.C. § 5673

Current through P.L. 118-64 (published on www.congress.gov on 05/24/2024), except for [P. L. 118-63]
Section 5673 - Contracting authority to expand agricultural export markets
(a) In general

The Secretary may contract with individuals for services to be performed outside the United States as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate for carrying out programs and activities to maintain, develop, or enhance export markets for United States agricultural commodities and products.

(b) Not employees of United States

Individuals referred to in subsection (a) shall not be regarded as officers or employees of the United States.

7 U.S.C. § 5673

Pub. L. 95-501, title IV, §413, as added Pub. L. 101-624, title XV, §15311531,, 104 Stat. 3685.
Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture.
United States
The term "United States" includes each of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States.