§ 253. Public information

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(a)In general The Secretary may release to the public the names, addresses, and locations of all persons—

(1)that have been licensed under this chapter or that have been approved to engage in an activity under this chapter; and

(2)with respect to which a license or approval has been suspended or revoked under section 252 of this title, the results of any investigation made or hearing conducted under this chapter, including the reasons for the suspension or revocation.

(b)Confidentiality Except as otherwise provided by law, an officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall not divulge confidential business information obtained during a warehouse examination or other function performed as part of the duties of the officer, employee, or agent under this chapter.

(Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313, pt. C, § 14, as added Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2068.)

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Public Law 106–472
To amend the United States Grain Standards Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to collect fees to cover the cost of services performed under that Act, extend the authorization of appropriations for that Act, and improve the administration of that Act, to reenact the United St

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Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313
Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201
114 Stat. 2068
39 Stat. 487
Feb. 23, 1923, ch. 106
42 Stat. 1283
Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 366, § 7
46 Stat. 1464
Pub. L. 106–472
act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313

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