7 CFR § 504.3 - Payment of fees.

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# 504.3 Payment of fees.

(a) Payment of user fees must accompany a culture deposit or request.

(b) Payment shall be made by check, draft, money order, or *pay.gov,* payable to USDA, National Finance Center.

[80 FR 74966, Dec. 1, 2015]