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.

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 22 April 1982

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 April 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 April 1982

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Sponsors

• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
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