HR 6678 · 97th Congress · Animals

A bill to clarify and extend the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to collect fees to cover United States Government costs incident to the issuance of phytosanitary certificates with regard to plants and plant products intended for exportation and for the testing, certification, inspection and quarantine of import and export animals and certain products and materials.

Introduced 1982-06-23· Sponsored by Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.(1982-09-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits the Secretary of Agriculture to collect fees for services: (1) to exporters requesting phytosanitary certificates for plants and plant products; (2) to importers and exporters of animals (including poultry and birds), animal products, or materials; and (3) for cleaning and disinfecting means of conveyance. Provides that such fees shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States and used to pay costs incidental to these services.…

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