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[CITE: 7USC5673]

 
                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
                      CHAPTER 87--EXPORT PROMOTION
 
                    SUBCHAPTER IV--GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
                    Part B--Miscellaneous Provisions
 
Sec. 5673. Contracting authority to expand agricultural export 
        markets
        

(a) In general

    The Secretary may contract with individuals for services to be 
performed outside the United States as the Secretary determines 
necessary or appropriate for carrying out programs and activities to 
maintain, develop, or enhance export markets for United States 
agricultural commodities and products.

(b) Not employees of United States

    Individuals referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall not 
be regarded as officers or employees of the United States.

(Pub. L. 95-501, title IV, Sec. 413, as added Pub. L. 101-624, title XV, 
Sec. 1531, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3685.)
