§ 1635m. Mandatory reporting for lambs
§ 1635m.
Mandatory reporting for lambs
(a)
Establishment
The Secretary may establish a program of mandatory lamb price information reporting that will—
(1)
provide timely, accurate, and reliable market information;
(2)
facilitate more informed marketing decisions; and
(3)
promote competition in the lamb slaughtering industry.
(b)
Notice and comment
If the Secretary establishes a mandatory price reporting program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for comment on proposed regulations to establish the program during the 30-day period beginning on the date of the publication of the proposed regulations.