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PUBLIC LAW 100-000—MMMM. DD, 1988

102 STAT. 602

PUBLIC LAW 100-331—JUNE 14, 1988

Public Law 100-331 100th Congress An Act June 14, 1988 [H.R. 4556]

To amend the provisions of the Agricultural Act of 1949 relating to certain cross compliance requirements under the extra long staple cotton program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF RELEASE REQUIREMENTS.

7 USC 1444.

FROM

CROSS-COMPLIANCE

Section 103(h)(16)(C) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 is amended by striking out "and 1988" and inserting in lieu thereof "through 1990". SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON INCREASES IN CROP ACREAGE BASES.

Section 103(h)(8)(A) of such Act is amended by— (1) designating the existing subparagraph as subparagraph "(A)(i)"; and (2) adding at the end thereof the following new clause: "(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure, under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Secretary, that the total of the crop acreage bases established on a farm which is enrolled in a production adjustment program for any commodity shall not be increased as a result of the application of the provisions set forth in paragraph (16)(C), as extended for the 1989 and 1990 crop.". Approved June 14, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4556: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-643 (Comm. on Agriculture). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): May 23, considered and passed House. May 25, considered and passed Senate.