As used in this subpart:
Act means the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 2901-2918).
Beef means the flesh of cattle.
Beef products means edible products produced in whole or in part from beef, exclusive of milk and milk products produced therefrom.
Board means the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board established under section 5(1) of the Act.
Cattle means live, domesticated bovine animals regardless of age.
Department means the United States Department of Agriculture.
Importer means a person who imports cattle, beef, or beef products from outside the United States.
Livestock and Seed Division means the Livestock and Seed Division of the Department's Agricultural Marketing Service.
Producer means a person who owns or acquires ownership of cattle, except that a person shall not be considered to be a producer if the person's only share in the proceeds of a sale of cattle or beef is a sales commission, handling fee, or other service fee.
Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, or any officer or employee of the Department to whom authority has heretofore been delegated, or to whom authority may hereafter be delegated, to act in the Secretary's stead.
State means each of the 50 States.
Unit means a State or combination of States which has a total inventory of not less than 500,000 head of cattle; or importers.
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