Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order
trade · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2011-11-08 · Effective 2011-11-09 · 76 FR 69094
Document
Document number
2011-28798
Federal Register citation
76 FR 69094
CFR reference
7 CFR 1214
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2011-11-08
Effective date
2011-11-09
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-10-0008-FR-1A
Abstract
This rule establishes an industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for fresh cut Christmas trees. The Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order) is authorized under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (1996 Act). The Order will establish a national Christmas Tree Promotion Board (Board) comprised of 11 producers and one importer. Under the Order, producers and importers of fresh cut Christmas trees will pay an initial assessment of fifteen cents per Christmas tree. Producers and importers that produce or import less than 500 Christmas trees annually will be exempt from the assessment. A referendum will be conducted, among producers and importers, three years after the collection of assessments begin to determine if Christmas tree producers and importers favor the continuation of this program.