# Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2026-03-09 · Effective 2026-04-08 · 91 FR 11135
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-04586
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 11135
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1214
- **Publication date:** 2026-03-09
- **Effective date:** 2026-04-08
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-SC-24-0004
## Abstract

This final rule implements changes to the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order). These changes include amending the Board's name from "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" to "Real Christmas Tree Board", increasing the administrative expenses cap from 10 to 15 percent, allowing importers to request refunds of assessments paid on trees that were shipped to the United States but not sold, and increasing the mandatory period to maintain books and records relating to the Order. This action also makes several non-substantive clarifications and changes to modernize the Board's procedures.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04586/christmas-tree-promotion-research-and-information-order)
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