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7 U.S.C. 218: Repealed. Pub. L. 100–173, § 10 , Nov. 23, 1987 , 101 Stat. 922Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 9-PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS
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§§218, 218d. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–173, § 10 , Nov. 23, 1987 , 101 Stat. 922

Section 218, act Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title V, § 501, as added Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 532, 49 Stat. 648, stated necessity to curb unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent practices relating to live poultry.

Section 218a, act Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title V, § 502, as added Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 532, 49 Stat. 648, authorized Secretary to designate cities and markets where unfair practices exist, to require licensing, and to prescribe information to be contained in application license, and authorized penalty for dealing without license.

Section 218b, act Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title V, § 503, as added Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 532, 49 Stat. 649, defined “live poultry dealer”.

Section 218c, act Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title V, § 504, as added Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 532, 49 Stat. 649, related to application of other provisions of this chapter to this subchapter and posting of rates, charges, and rentals in licensee’s place of business.

Section 218d, act Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title V, § 505, as added Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 532, 49 Stat. 649, related to suspension and revocation of licenses.

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Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective 90 days after Nov. 23, 1987, see section 12 of Pub. L. 100–173, set out as an Effective Date of 1987 Amendment note under section 182 of this title.