# 7 CFR § 1a.4: Limitations

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-1a.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 1a.4
- **Heading:** Limitations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 7—Agriculture > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Agriculture > PART 1a—LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES

## Text

The powers granted by §§ 1a.2(a) and 1a.2(b) shall be exercised only when a designated official is engaged in an investigation of alleged or suspected felony violations of statutes administered by the Secretary of Agriculture or any agency of the Department.
[50 FR 13759, Apr. 8, 1985]

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