Scheme: 
USDAOALJ0001
Case Type Number: 
33
Statute (Common Name): 
United States Warehouse Act (USWA)
Program Area: 
Agriculture
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
7 U.S.C. 246, 252, 253
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
7 CFR 1.130 - 1.151
Filed By: 
Federal Agency
Brief Description of Case Type: 
The USWA establishes licensing of bonded warehouses which may be designated suitable for proper storage of agricultural products and license persons to weigh, inspect, sample, classify, or grade products to be stored in such warehouses. Section 253 provides authority for Secretary to suspend or revoke warehouseman's license for violations of the Act or for "unreasonable or exorbitant charges" for services rendered.
Relief Available in Actions Filed by Agency: 
Revocation/Suspension/Restriction of Existing Right or Privilege
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified