2016 US Code
Title 29 - Labor
Chapter 11 - Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Procedure
Subchapter III - Reporting by Labor Organizations, Officers and Employees of Labor Organizations, and Employers
Sec. 440 - Civil action for enforcement by Secretary; jurisdiction

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Citation 29 U.S.C. § 440 (2016)
Section Name §440. Civil action for enforcement by Secretary; jurisdiction
Section Text

Whenever it shall appear that any person has violated or is about to violate any of the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary may bring a civil action for such relief (including injunctions) as may be appropriate. Any such action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

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(Pub. L. 86–257, title II, §210, Sept. 14, 1959, 73 Stat. 530.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 29 - LABOR
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 29 - LABOR
CHAPTER 11 - LABOR-MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE
SUBCHAPTER III - REPORTING BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, AND EMPLOYERS
Sec. 440 - Civil action for enforcement by Secretary; jurisdiction
Contains section 440
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large Reference 73 Stat. 530
Public Law References Public Law 86-257
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