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7 U.S.C. 4804: Notice and hearingText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 79-PORK PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
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§4804. Notice and hearing

During the period beginning on January 1, 1986, and ending 30 days after receipt of a proposal for an initial order submitted by any person affected by this chapter, the Secretary shall⁠—

(1)  publish such proposed order; and

(2)  give due notice of and opportunity for public comment on such proposed order.

( Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1615 , Dec. 23, 1985 , 99 Stat. 1609 .)

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Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1631 of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 4801 of this title.