7 USC 1472 - Assistance for livestock producers

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

§ 1472.

Assistance for livestock producers

(a)

Definition of livestock

(b)

Availability of assistance

(c)

Types of assistance

The assistance provided to livestock producers may be in the following forms:

(1)

Indemnity payments to livestock producers who incur livestock mortality losses.

(2)

Livestock feed assistance to livestock producers affected by shortages of feed.

(3)

Compensation for sudden increases in production costs.

(4)

Such other assistance, and for such other economic losses, as the Secretary considers appropriate.

(d)

Limitations

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10104, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 488; Pub. L. 108–447, div. A, title VII, § 785(b)(2), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 2850; Pub. L. 109–97, title VII, § 784(b)(3), Nov. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 2162.)

cite as: 7 USC 1472