S. 778 (103rd): Watermelon Research and Promotion Improvement Act of 1993

Introduced:
Apr 07, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Sen. David Boren [D-OK]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 103-189.

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 14, 1993.

Progress
Introduced Apr 07, 1993
Referred to Committee Apr 07, 1993
Passed Senate Nov 20, 1993
Passed House Nov 21, 1993
Signed by the President Dec 14, 1993
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act to expand operation of the Act to the entire United States, to authorize the revocation of the refund provision of the Act, to modify the referendum procedures of the Act, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 01, 1994.
7 pages

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11/20/1993. Amends the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act to require plan approval by a majority of the producers, handlers, and eligible importers voting in a referendum.
Section 3 -
Extends the provisions of such Act to each of the States and the District of Columbia.
Section 4 -
Sets forth purchase or volume conditions under which a producer shall be considered a handler for purposes of National Watermelon Promotion Board (Board) membership.
Section 5 -
Amends provisions regarding: (1) assessment collections; and (2) rulemaking requirements and assessment rate changes.
Section 7 -
Authorizes the revocation of the watermelon assessment refund. Stipulates that persons who import less than 150,000 pounds of watermelons per year may apply for a refund based upon the domestic assessment rate.
Section 8 -
Includes imported watermelons in the definition of "watermelon." Subjects watermelon importers to the terms of such Act. Provides for importer membership on the Board.
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Redefines "producer" to mean any person growing ten or more (currently five or more) acres of watermelons. Authorizes the Board to establish producer certification rules.
Section 10 -
Revises plan amendment provisions to require: (1) publication of proposed amendments and a referendum; and (2) separate line item voting and approval of specified amendments.

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