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7 U.S.C. § 2209j - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 7. Agriculture § 2209j. Permanent debarment from participation in Department of Agriculture programs for fraud

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)In general

Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture shall permanently debar an individual, organization, corporation, or other entity convicted of a felony for knowingly defrauding the United States in connection with any program administered by the Department of Agriculture from any subsequent participation in Department of Agriculture programs.

(b)Exceptions

(1)Secretary determination

The Secretary may reduce a debarment under subsection (a) to a period of not less than 10 years if the Secretary considers it appropriate.

(2)Food assistance

A debarment under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to participation in domestic food assistance programs (as defined by the Secretary).

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