9 CFR Part 561 – Rules of Practice
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
| § 561.1 | Rules of practice governing inspection actions |
| § 561.2 | Rules of practice governing proceedings under the Federal Meat Inspection Act |
Terms Used In 9 CFR Part 561 - Rules of Practice
- Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.