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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 473c-1. Offenses in relation to sampling of cotton for classification
It shall be unlawful -
(a) for any person sampling cotton for classification under
this chapter knowingly to sample cotton improperly, or to
identify cotton samples improperly, or to accept money or other
consideration, directly or indirectly, for any neglect or
improper performance of duty as a sampler;
(b) for any person to influence improperly or to attempt to
influence improperly or to forcibly assault, resist, impede, or
interfere with any sampler in the taking of samples for
classification under this chapter;
(c) for any person knowingly to alter or cause to be altered a
sample taken for classification under this chapter by any means
such as trimming, peeling, or dressing the sample, or by removing
any leaf, trash, dust, or other material from the sample for the
purpose of misrepresenting the actual quality of the bale from
which the sample was taken;
(d) for any person knowingly to cause, or attempt to cause, the
issuance of a false or misleading certificate or memorandum of
classification under this chapter by deceptive baling, handling,
or sampling of cotton, or by any other means, or by submitting
samples of such cotton for classification knowing that the cotton
has been so baled, handled, or sampled;
(e) for any person knowingly to submit more than one sample
from the same bale of cotton for classification under this
chapter, except a second sample submitted for review
classification;
(f) for any person knowingly to operate or adjust a mechanical
cotton sampler in such a manner that a representative sample is
not drawn from each bale; and
(g) for any person knowingly to violate any regulation of the
Secretary of Agriculture relating to the sampling of cotton made
pursuant to section 473c of this title.
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