§ 2204d. Encouragement of private contracting

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(a)In general For the purpose of promoting local job creation and private sector investment in rural communities, the Secretary of Agriculture is encouraged, where appropriate and feasible, to use private enterprise concerns located in rural areas, rather than government employees or government enterprises, to provide commercial activities or products to carry out the purposes of this title.1

(b)Plan required The Secretary shall develop and implement a plan that will result in increasing the use of contracts awarded to private firms by the Department of Agriculture, and maximizing the use of grant, loan, or other financial assistance made for the purpose of rural development to provide the goods and services purchased to carry out the purposes of this title.1

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2394, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4057.)

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To extend and revise agricultural price support and related programs, to provide for agricultural export, resource conservation, farm credit, and agricultural research and related programs, to ensure consumers an abundance of food and fiber at reasonable prices, and for other purposes

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Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2394
104 Stat. 4057
Pub. L. 101–624
104 Stat. 3979

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§ 2204d

Encouragement of private contracting

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2394

Stat.104 Stat. 4057

Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–624

Stat.104 Stat. 3979

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