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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 251. Conditions for delivery of agricultural products
(a) Prompt delivery
In the absence of a lawful excuse, a warehouse operator shall,
without unnecessary delay, deliver the agricultural product stored
or handled in the warehouse on a demand made by -
(1) the holder of the receipt for the agricultural product; or
(2) the person that deposited the product, if no receipt has
been issued.
(b) Payment to accompany demand
Prior to delivery of the agricultural product, payment of the
accrued charges associated with the storage of the agricultural
product, including satisfaction of the warehouseman's lien, shall
be made if requested by the warehouse operator.
(c) Surrender of receipt
When the holder of a receipt requests delivery of an agricultural
product covered by the receipt, the holder shall surrender the
receipt to the warehouse operator, in the manner prescribed by the
Secretary, to obtain the agricultural product.
(d) Cancellation of receipt
A warehouse operator shall cancel each receipt returned to the
warehouse operator upon the delivery of the agricultural product
for which the receipt was issued.
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