§ 499b–1. Products produced in distinct geographic areas

• (a) In the case of a perishable agricultural commodity (as defined under the Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act ( 7 U.S.C. 499a(4) )— 1 1 See References in Text note below.
  • (1) subject to a Federal marketing order under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 ( 7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
  • (2) traditionally identified as being produced in a distinct geographic area, State, or region; and
  • (3) the unique identity, based on such distinct geographic area, of which has been promoted with funds collected through producer contributions pursuant to such marketing order,
• (b) A violation of this section shall be considered a violation of paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 2 of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act ( 7 U.S.C. 499b(4) and (5)).
• (c) A person bringing a complaint under this section shall reimburse the Secretary of Agriculture for any and all costs associated with the enforcement of this section.
• (d) The Secretary of Agriculture shall not increase any fees charged under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act [ 7 U.S.C. 499a et seq.] to offset costs associated with the operation of this section.
• (e) The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section.