7 USC 2581: Intent
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7 USC 2581: Intent Text contains those laws in effect on January 10, 2026
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 57-PLANT VARIETY PROTECTIONSUBCHAPTER III-PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION AND RIGHTSPart M-Intent and Severability
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§2581. Intent

It is the intent of Congress to provide the indicated protection for new varieties by exercise of any constitutional power needed for that end, so as to afford adequate encouragement for research, and for marketing when appropriate, to yield for the public the benefits of new varieties. Constitutional clauses 3 and 8 of article I, section 8 are both relied upon.

( Pub. L. 91–577, title III, §131, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1558 .)