7 CFR § 917.9 - Fiscal period.

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chapter_name: "AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (MARKETING AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS; FRUITS, VEGETABLES, NUTS), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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# 917.9 Fiscal period.

*Fiscal period* is synonymous with fiscal year and means the 12-month period ending on the last day of February of each year, or such other period that may be approved by the Secretary pursuant to recommendations by the committee.

At 76 FR 66605, Oct. 27, 2011, § 917.9 was suspended indefinitely, effective Oct. 28, 2011.