7 U.S.C. § 499b-1 : US Code - Section 499B-1: Products produced in distinct geographic areas

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(a) In general
In the case of a perishable agricultural commodity (as defined
under the Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act (7 U.S.C. 499a(4)) -
(!1)
(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,
no person may use the unique name or geographical designation of
such commodity to promote the sale of a similar commodity produced
outside such area, State, or region.
(b) Penalties
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) Reimbursement
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) Prohibition
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) Regulations
The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this
section.