perishable agricultural commodity
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
The term “perishable agricultural commodity”—
(A) Means any of the following, whether or not frozen or packed in ice: Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables of every kind and character; and
(B) Includes cherries in brine as defined by the Secretary in accordance with trade usages.
Source
- 1995–present7 U.S.C. § 499AAgriculture · Short title and definitions · for purposes of this chapter
The terms “perishable agricultural commodity” and “retailer” have the meanings given the terms in section 499a(b) of this title.
Source
- 2002–present7 U.S.C. § 1638Agriculture · Definitions · in this subchapter