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The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date April 18, 2001
Report Number RS20378
Report Type Report
Authors Brenda Branaman, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) of 1930 was enacted to promote fair trading practices in the fruit and vegetable industry. Sellers mush ship the quantity and quality of produce specified in their contracts, and buyers must accept shipments that meet contract specifications.