7 USC 7611 - Standards for Federal funding of agricultural research, extension, and education

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 7611.

Standards for Federal funding of agricultural research, extension, and education

(a)

In general

The Secretary shall ensure that agricultural research, extension, or education activities described in subsection (b) address a concern that—

(1)

is a priority, as determined under section 7612(a) of this title; and

(2)

has national, multistate, or regional significance.

(b)

Application

Subsection (a) applies to—

(1)

research activities conducted by the Agricultural Research Service; and

(2)

research, extension, or education activities administered, on a competitive basis, by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

(Pub. L. 105–185, title I, § 101, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 526; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7511(c)(29), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1270; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7511(c)(29), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2031.)

cite as: 7 USC 7611