(Sec. 4) Makes it a prohibited handler practice to: (1) refuse to bargain in good faith with an accredited association; and (2) interfere with the formation or administration of a producer association, or contribute financial or other support to such an association.
(Sec. 5) Requires a handler to bargain in good faith with an accredited association.
(Sec. 6) Sets forth association accreditation and handler designation provisions.
(Sec. 7) Authorizes producer assignment of association fees, dues, or retained amounts.
(Sec. 8) Grants the Secretary of Agriculture specified investigative powers. Sets forth related administrative proceeding provisions.
(Sec.9) Establishes an administrative enforcement proceeding. Sets forth additional enforcement provisions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management, Research and Specialty Crops.
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