7 USC CHAPTER 57, SUBCHAPTER III, Part M: Intent and Severability

From Title 7—AGRICULTURECHAPTER 57—PLANT VARIETY PROTECTIONSUBCHAPTER III—PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION AND RIGHTS

Part M—Intent and Severability

§2581. Intent

It is the intent of Congress to provide the indicated protection for new varieties by exercise of any constitutional power needed for that end, so as to afford adequate encouragement for research, and for marketing when appropriate, to yield for the public the benefits of new varieties. Constitutional clauses 3 and 8 of article I, section 8 are both relied upon.

(Pub. L. 91–577, title III, §131, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1558.)

§2582. Severability

If this chapter is held unconstitutional as to some provisions or circumstances, it shall remain in force as to the remaining provisions and other circumstances.

(Pub. L. 91–577, title III, §132, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1558.)

§2583. Repealed. Pub. L. 96–574, §20, Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3352

Section, Pub. L. 91–577, title III, §144, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1559, exempted certain plants from provisions of this chapter.