{"identifier":"/us/usc/t7/s7482","title":7,"num":"\u00a7\u202f7482.","heading":"Definitions","text":"\u00a7\u202f7482.\nDefinitions\nIn this subchapter (unless the context otherwise requires):\n(1)\nBoard\nThe term \u201cBoard\u201d means the Popcorn Board established under\nsection 7484(b) of this title\n(2)\nCommerce\nThe term \u201ccommerce\u201d means interstate, foreign, or intrastate commerce.\n(3)\nConsumer information\nThe term \u201cconsumer information\u201d means information and programs that will assist consumers and other persons in making evaluations and decisions regarding the purchase, preparation, and use of popcorn.\n(4)\nDepartment\nThe term \u201cDepartment\u201d means the Department of Agriculture.\n(5)\nIndustry information\nThe term \u201cindustry information\u201d means information or a program that will lead to the development of\u2014\n(A) new markets, new marketing strategies, or increased efficiency for the popcorn industry; or\n(B) activities to enhance the image of the popcorn industry.\n(6)\nMarketing\nThe term \u201cmarketing\u201d means the sale or other disposition of unpopped popcorn for human consumption in a channel of commerce, but does not include a sale or disposition to or between processors.\n(7)\nOrder\nThe term \u201corder\u201d means an order issued under\nsection 7483 of this title\n(8)\nPerson\nThe term \u201cperson\u201d means an individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, or cooperative, or any other legal entity.\n(9)\nPopcorn\nThe term \u201cpopcorn\u201d means unpopped popcorn (Zea Mays L) that is\u2014\n(A) commercially grown;\n(B) processed in the United States by shelling, cleaning, or drying; 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