§ 7315. — Powers.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC7315]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 100--AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION
SUBCHAPTER VII--COMMISSION ON 21st CENTURY PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE
Sec. 7315. Powers
(a) Hearings
The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this subchapter,
conduct such hearings, sit and act at such times, take such testimony,
and receive such evidence, as the Commission considers appropriate.
(b) Assistance from other agencies
The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of
the Federal Government such information as may be necessary for the
Commission to carry out its duties under this subchapter. On the request
of the chairperson of the Commission, the head of the department or
agency shall, to the extent permitted by law, furnish such information
to the Commission.
(c) Mail
The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner
and under the same conditions as the departments and agencies of the
Federal Government.
(d) Assistance from Secretary
The Secretary shall provide to the Commission appropriate office
space and such reasonable administrative and support services as the
Commission may request.
(Pub. L. 104-127, title I, Sec. 185, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 940.)
