Annual edition
Pub. L. 104–48, §9(b)(1), substituted “commerce:” for “commerce—” in introductory provisions.
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Nov. 15, 1995, Pub. L. 104–48, §§9(b), 10, 109 Stat. 430.
May 7, 1984 – Nov 15, 1995
Amended · full text not held
Par. (4). Pub. L. 98–273 inserted “or to fail to maintain the trust as required under section 499e(c) of this title;”.
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May 7, 1984, Pub. L. 98–273, §2, 98 Stat. 166
Oct 18, 1982 – May 7, 1984
Amended · full text not held
Par. (5). Pub. L. 97–352 substituted “Provided, That any commission merchant, dealer, or broker who has violated (A) any provision of this paragraph may, with the consent of the Secretary, admit the violation or violations; or (B) any provision of this paragraph relating to a misrepresentation by mark, stencil, or label shall be permitted by the Secretary to admit the violation or violations if such violation or violations are not repeated or flagrant; and pay, in the case of a violation under either clause (A) or (B) of this paragraph,” for “Provided, That any commission merchant, dealer, or broker who has violated this paragraph may, with the consent of the Secretary, admit the violation or violations and pay”.
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Oct. 18, 1982, Pub. L. 97–352, §1, 96 Stat. 1667
Aug 10, 1974 – Oct 18, 1982
Amended · full text not held
Par. (5). Pub. L. 93–369 inserted proviso for consent admission of violations, payment of monetary penalty not in excess of $2,000 in lieu of formal proceedings for suspension or revocation of license, and for deposit of the payments into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
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Aug. 10, 1974, Pub. L. 93–369, 88 Stat. 423
Jul 30, 1956 – Aug 10, 1974
Amended · full text not held
Par. (5). Act July 30, 1956, struck out “for a fraudulent purpose” after “broker”, and included misrepresentation of region of origin.
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July 30, 1956, ch. 786, §1, 70 Stat. 726
Apr 6, 1942 – Jul 30, 1956
Amended · full text not held
Par. (4). Act Apr. 6, 1942, inserted “and make full payment” and “or to fail, without reasonable cause, to perform any specification or duty, express or implied, arising out of any undertaking in connection with any such transaction”.
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Apr. 6, 1942, ch. 211, 56 Stat. 200
Jun 29, 1940 – Apr 6, 1942
Amended · full text not held
Par. (1). Act June 29, 1940, §3, among other changes, inserted “dealer” after “merchant”.
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June 29, 1940, ch. 456, §§3, 4, 54 Stat. 696
Aug 20, 1937 – Jun 29, 1940
Amended · full text not held
Par. (5). Act Aug. 20, 1937, §2, among other changes, inserted “mark, stencil, label, statement” after “act” and “the character, kind, grade, quality, condition, degree of maturity” after “or deed”.
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Aug. 20, 1937, ch. 719, §§2–4, 50 Stat. 725, 726
Jun 19, 1936 – Aug 20, 1937
Amended · full text not held
Par. (4). Act June 17, 1936, struck out “or concerning the condition of the market for” after “involving”.
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June 19, 1936, ch. 602, §1, 49 Stat. 1533
Apr 13, 1934 – Jun 19, 1936
Amended · full text not held
Par. (2). Act Apr. 13, 1934, §2, inserted “or consigned” after “sold”.
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Apr. 13, 1934, ch. 120, §§2, 3, 48 Stat. 585
Jun 10, 1930 – Apr 13, 1934
Enacted · full text not held
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June 10, 1930, ch. 436, §2, 46 Stat. 532
Every enactment and amendment in this section's credit is listed. Full text is shown for versions back to 1995; earlier amendments are recorded by date and act, without pre-1994 full text.
