### Question
What is the definition of transition period?


### Answer
The definition of **transition period** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 7958*:

> the period beginning on May 13, 2002, and ending on the earlier of—


(A) the date the Secretary appoints the members of the Peanut Standards Board pursuant to subsection (c) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7958*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 106-COMMODITY PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PEANUTS**

