Scheme: 
USDAOALJ0001
Case Type Number: 
59
Statute (Common Name): 
Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act
Program Area: 
Agriculture
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
7 U.S.C. 7481-7491
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
7 CFR 1.130 - 1.151; 7 CFR pt. 1200, subpt. B
Filed By: 
Private Party/Individual
Federal Agency
Brief Description of Case Type: 
Proceedings providing formal public hearing on marketing orders proposed by any organization certified under PPRCIA, an interested person affected by PPRCIA, or the Secretary. The PPRCIA authorizes establishment of orderly procedures for development, financing (through assessments) of coordinated program of promotion, education and related research. Additionally, affected parties may also petition for modification/exemption from existing orders based on allegations that an order "is not in accordance with law." Lastly, section 7487 of the PPRCIA authorizes the Secretary to impose civil penalties against violators.
Relief Available in Actions Filed By Private Parties: 
Approval of Request/Application (General)
Waiver/Exemption/Relief from Regulatory Requirement
Relief Available in Actions Filed by Agency: 
Civil (Monetary) Penalty
Other Agency Enforcement Action (General)
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified