Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act 1930 (7 U.S.C. 499a-499t).

This Chapter regulates the vending of perishable agricultural commodities which are defined as any of the following, whether or not frozen or packed in ice: All fresh fruits and vegetables, including cherries in brine, as defined by the Secretary in accordance with trade usages. Section 499b on unfair conduct lists those activities which merchants, dealers or brokers in perishable agricultural products are prohibited from engaging in, including discriminatory or deceptive determination of quantities, labelling, non-respect of delivery contracts, tampering with inspected products, etc. It is also prohibited to use the unique name or geographical designation of commodities which are produced in distinct geographic areas and which are subject to a Federal marketing order under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), to promote the sale of a similar commodity produced outside such area, State, or region. The sections on licensing require merchants, dealers or brokers in perishable agricultural commodities to apply for a licence for their activities from the Secretary of Agriculture for which a fee is payable. Such fees shall be paid into a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Fund. The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide for inspectors to inspect and certify, without regard to the filing of a complaint under this chapter, the class, quality, and/or condition of any perishable agricultural commodity destined for interstate or foreign shipment or when received at places where the Secretary shall find it practicable.