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7 CFR § 51.8Chapter I

Filing of application

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An application shall be regarded as filed only when made at the office of inspection nearest the place where the commodity is located. A record showing the date and time of filing shall be made and kept in such office.

eCFR data current as of: November 6, 2026

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