7 USC 2581: Intent
Result 1 of 1
   
 
7 USC 2581: Intent Text contains those laws in effect on November 30, 2024
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 57-PLANT VARIETY PROTECTIONSUBCHAPTER III-PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION AND RIGHTSPart M-Intent and Severability
Jump To: Source Credit

§2581. Intent

It is the intent of Congress to provide the indicated protection for new varieties by exercise of any constitutional power needed for that end, so as to afford adequate encouragement for research, and for marketing when appropriate, to yield for the public the benefits of new varieties. Constitutional clauses 3 and 8 of article I, section 8 are both relied upon.

( Pub. L. 91–577, title III, §131, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1558 .)