Family Farmer Cooperative Marketing Amendments Act of 2001
Last action on Dec 31, 2001Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
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Summary
Family Farmer Cooperative Marketing Amendments Act of 2001 - Amends the Agricultural Fair Practices Act of 1967 to include in the definition of "producer": (1) poultrymen; and (2) persons furnishing labor, production management, facilities, or other agricultural product production services. Defines "accredited association," "designated handler," and "bargain and bargaining."
Makes it a prohibited handler practice to: (1) refuse to bargain in good faith with an accredited association; and (2) interfere with the formation or administration of a producer association, or contribute financial or other support to such an association.
Authorizes producer assignment of association fees, dues, or retained amounts.
Grants the Secretary of Agriculture specified investigative powers.
Establishes an administrative enforcement proceeding.