Christmas Tree Tax Exemption Act

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Bill Number

HR 4205

Introduced

Dec 9, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Agricultural marketing and promotion Agricultural research Agriculture and Food Commemorative events and holidays Department of Agriculture Forests, forestry, trees

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Summary

Christmas Tree Tax Exemption Act

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to permit "choose and cut" Christmas tree producers to opt out of USDA's Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order with respect to trees sold directly to final consumers.

(The order was authorized by the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 and includes an assessment on Christmas tree producers to fund a promotion, research, and information program for fresh cut Christmas trees.)

Actions

Dec 18, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Dec 9, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 9, 2015

Introduced in House

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