### Question
Can you define what transition period means?


### Answer
**Transition period** is defined as the following 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**

