AMSFinal Rule

Tobacco Grading and Inspections Services: Rescission of Tobacco Quota Provisions

AgricultureOther

Summary

The federal government is eliminating old rules that controlled how much tobacco farmers could grow and sell. This change removes restrictions that have been in place for decades, allowing the tobacco industry to operate with fewer government limits on production.

Key Points

  • 1The USDA is getting rid of tobacco quota rules that previously limited the amount of tobacco individual farmers could produce and sell
  • 2These quota restrictions had controlled the tobacco supply for many years, but are now being removed
  • 3The government will still conduct grading and inspection services for tobacco to ensure quality standards
  • 4Tobacco farmers will have more freedom to decide how much to grow, though they still must follow quality and safety standards
  • 5The public has until July 1, 2025 to submit comments about this proposed rule change

Key Dates

Published

May 29, 2025

Comment Deadline

July 1, 2025

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