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7 U.S.C. § 2209j

Title 7 Chapter 55 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 2209j. Permanent debarment from participation in Department of Agriculture programs for fraud

  • (a) Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture shall permanently debar an individual, organization, corporation, or other entity convicted of a felony for knowingly defrauding the United States in connection with any program administered by the Department of Agriculture from any subsequent participation in Department of Agriculture programs.
  • (b)
    • (1) The Secretary may reduce a debarment under subsection (a) to a period of not less than 10 years if the Secretary considers it appropriate.
    • (2) A debarment under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to participation in domestic food assistance programs (as defined by the Secretary).

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