(a) In generalThe Secretary may contract with individuals for services to be performed outside the United States as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate for carrying out programs and activities to maintain, develop, or enhance export markets for United States agricultural commodities and products.
(b) Not employees of United StatesIndividuals referred to in subsection (a) shall not be regarded as officers or employees of the United States.
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SUBCHAPTER IV— GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part B— Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 5671. Agricultural embargo protection
§ 5672. Development of plans to alleviate adverse impact of embargoes
§ 5673. Contracting authority to expand agricultural export markets
§ 5674. Trade consultations concerning imports
§ 5675. Technical assistance in trade negotiations
§ 5676. Limitation on use of certain export promotion programs
§ 5677. Trade compensation and assistance programs
§ 5678. Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Award