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title: "7 U.S.C. § 4804"
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title_number: 7
title_name: "AGRICULTURE"
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chapter_name: "PORK PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION"
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# 7 U.S.C. § 4804 - Notice and hearing

## Text

During the period beginning on January 1, 1986, and ending 30 days after receipt of a proposal for an initial order submitted by any person affected by this chapter, the Secretary shall—

(1) publish such proposed order; and

(2) give due notice of and opportunity for public comment on such proposed order.

(Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1615, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1609.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1631 of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 4801 of this title.