7-U.S.C.-7487

§7487 – Enforcement

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Title 7 > Chapter 101 > Subchapter V > Section 7487

Details

• Reference: Section 7487
• Legend: §7487 – Enforcement
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

(a) In general

The Secretary may issue an enforcement order to restrain or prevent any person from violating an order or regulation issued under this subchapter and may assess a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation of the enforcement order, after an opportunity for an administrative hearing, if the Secretary determines that the administration and enforcement of the order and this subchapter would be adequately served by such a procedure.

(b) Jurisdiction

The district courts of the United States are vested with jurisdiction specifically to enforce, and to prevent and restrain any person from violating, an order or regulation issued under this subchapter.

(c) Referral to Attorney General

A civil action authorized to be brought under this section shall be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate action.

(Pub. L. 104–127, title V, §578, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1082.)

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

7-U.S.C.-7485 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Agriculture

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7-U.S.C.-7463 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Agricultural Promotion

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