7 USC 5673 – Contracting authority to expand agricultural export markets
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(a) In general
The Secretary may contract with individuals for services to be performed outside the United States as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate for carrying out programs and activities to maintain, develop, or enhance export markets for United States agricultural commodities and products.
(b) Not employees of United States
Terms Used In 7 USC 5673
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Secretary: means the Secretary of Agriculture. See 7 USC 5602
- United States: includes each of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States. See 7 USC 5602
Individuals referred to in subsection (a) shall not be regarded as officers or employees of the United States.