A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to prohibit the importation of tobacco which has been grown or processed using pesticides and other chemicals whose use has been prohibited in this country for health reasons.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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7 February 1985

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Executive Comment Received From USDA, State.

Summary

Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to prohibit the importation of tobacco unless the importer certifies that none of the pesticides the registration of which has been cancelled or suspended for use on tobacco in the United States has been used in the production of such tobacco. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce such prohibition.

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summary · EN · 7 February 1985
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/1022
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