### Question
How does the law define proceeding?


### Answer
Under *7 CFR § 900.2*, **proceeding** is defined as:

> a proceeding upon the basis of which a marketing agreement may be entered into or a marketing order may be issued.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 900.2*
  - Heading: **Title 7—Agriculture > PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS**

