# 7 C.F.R. § 900.357 (2026): Denial of application; suspension or revocation of determination of qualification

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## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 900.357 (2026)
- **Heading:** Denial of application; suspension or revocation of determination of qualification
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Chapter IX: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (MARKETING AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS › FRUITS, VEGETABLES, NUTS), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 900: GENERAL REGULATIONS / Subpart I: Procedure for Determining the Qualification of Cooperative Milk Marketing Associations / § 900.357: § 900.357   Denial of application › suspension or revocation of determination of qualification.

## Text

Any cooperative association whose application has been wholly or partially denied, or whose determination of qualification has been wholly or partly revoked or suspended, may petition the Secretary for a review of such action. Such petition shall state facts relevant to the matter for which review is sought. After due notice to such cooperative association, the Director of the Dairy Division, or in his absence the Acting Director, shall hold, in the manner hereinafter specified, an informal hearing.
(a)
Notice.
Notice shall be given in writing and shall be mailed to the last known address of the association, or of an officer thereof, at least 3 days before the date set for a hearing. Such notice shall contain: A statement of the time and place of the hearing, said place to be as convenient to the association as can reasonably be arranged, and may contain a statement of the reason for calling the hearing and the nature of the questions upon which evidence is desired or upon which argument may be presented.
(b)
Parties.
Hearings are not to be public and are to be attended only by representatives of the association and of the Government, and such other persons as either the association or the Government desires to have appear for purposes of submitting information or as counsel.
(c)
Conduct of hearing.
The Director or Acting Director of the Dairy Division, or a person designated by him, shall preside at the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in such manner as will be most conducive to the proper disposition of the matter. Written statements or briefs may be filed by the association within the time specified by the presiding officer.
(d)
Preliminary report.
The presiding officer shall prepare a preliminary report setting forth a recommendation as to what action shall be taken and the basis for such action. A copy of said report shall be served upon the association by mail or in person. The association may file exceptions to said report within 10 days after service thereof.
on within the time specified by the presiding officer.
(d)
Preliminary report.
The presiding officer shall prepare a preliminary report setting forth a recommendation as to what action shall be taken and the basis for such action. A copy of said report shall be served upon the association by mail or in person. The association may file exceptions to said report within 10 days after service thereof.
(e)
Final report.
After due consideration of all the facts and the exceptions, if any, the Director of the Dairy Division shall issue a final report setting forth the action to be taken and the basis for such action.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 900.350 (2026) § 900.350   General statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P900_S900_350.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 900.351 (2026) § 900.351   Applications for qualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P900_S900_351.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 900.352 (2026) § 900.352   Confidential information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P900_S900_352.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 900.353 (2026) § 900.353   Qualification standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P900_S900_353.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 900.354 (2026) § 900.354   Inspection and investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P900_S900_354.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 900.355 (2026) § 900.355   Annual reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P900_S900_355.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 900.356 (2026) § 900.356   Listing of qualified associations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P900_S900_356.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 900.357 (2026) § 900.357   Denial of application; suspension or revocation of determination of qualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P900_S900_357.md)

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