2011 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 101 - AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION (§§ 7401 - 7491)
Subchapter V - POPCORN (§§ 7481 - 7491)
Section 7487 - Enforcement

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 101 - AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION
SUBCHAPTER V - POPCORN
Sec. 7487 - Enforcement
Containssection 7487
Date2011
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 3, 2012
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 104-127, title V, §578, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1082.
Statutes at Large Reference110 Stat. 1082
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 104-127

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7 USC § 7487 (2011)
§7487. Enforcement (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.)

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