USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on KSP Enterprise Inc
WASHINGTON - The USDA has lifted PACA reparation sanctions on KSP Enterprise Inc.
The Fullerton, California-based company has met its obligations and is now free to operate in the produce industry, according to a USDA press release. Brian M. Chong was listed as the Officer, Director, and major stockholder of the business and may now be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee.
KSP Enterprise Inc. was formerly restricted from operating in the produce industry in September 2014 after failing to pay a $183,594 award in favor of a Washington seller. Once a reparation order is fully satisfied and it is confirmed that there are not any outstanding unpaid awards, USDA lifts the employment restrictions of the previously named, responsibly connected individuals.
In the past three years, USDA resolved approximately 4,600 claims filed under PACA involving more than $87 million. Individuals, including sole proprietors, partners, members, managers, officers, directors, or major stockholders may not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee without the approval of the USDA. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), PACA Division, regulates fair trading practices of produce businesses operating subject to PACA.
