2011 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 37 - SEEDS (§§ 1551 - 1611)
Subchapter IV - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1591 - 1610)
Section 1598 - Notice of intention to prosecute

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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 37 - SEEDS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1598 - Notice of intention to prosecute
Containssection 1598
Date2011
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 3, 2012
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditAug. 9, 1939, ch. 615, title IV, §408, 53 Stat. 1286.
Statutes at Large Reference53 Stat. 1286

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7 USC § 1598 (2011)
§1598. Notice of intention to prosecute

Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the Secretary of Agriculture to any United States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to prevent 1 his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.

(Aug. 9, 1939, ch. 615, title IV, §408, 53 Stat. 1286.)

Effective Date

See section 1610 of this title.

1 So in original. Probably should be “present”.

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