### Question
How does Subpart A—Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders define judge?


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

> any administrative law judge appointed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3105 or any presiding official appointed by the Secretary, and assigned to conduct the proceeding.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 900.2*
  - Heading: **Title 7—Agriculture > PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS > Subpart A—Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders**

