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7 U.S. Code § 7102. Definitions
As used in this chapter (unless the context clearly requires otherwise):(1) Board
The term “Board” means the National Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Board established under section 7104(b) of this title.
(2) Carbonized wool
The term “carbonized wool” means wool that has been immersed in a bath, usually of mineral acids or acid salts, that destroys vegetable matter in the wool, but does not affect the wool fibres.[1]
(3) Consumer information
The term “consumer information” means nutritional data and other information that will assist consumers and other persons in making evaluations and decisions regarding the purchase, preparation, or use of sheep products.
(4) Customs Service
The term “Customs Service” means United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury.
(5) Degreased wool
The term “degreased wool” means wool from which the bulk of impurities has been removed by processing.
(6) Department
The term “Department” means the United States Department of Agriculture.
(7) Education
The term “education” means activities providing information relating to the sheep industry or sheep products to producers, feeders, importers, consumers, and other persons.