2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 1517 - National Film Preservation Foundation
Sec. 151709 - Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 151709 (2017)
Section Name §151709. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief
Section Text

The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for appropriate equitable relief if the corporation—

(1) engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or policy that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 151702 of this title; or

(2) refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its obligations under this chapter or threatens to do so.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1407.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
151709 36:5706(c). Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, §207(c), 110 Stat. 3385.

Before clause (1), the words "bring a civil action" are substituted for "file a petition" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "appropriate equitable relief" are substituted for "such equitable relief as may be necessary or appropriate" to eliminate unnecessary words.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 1517 - NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
Sec. 151709 - Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief
Contains section 151709
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 110 Stat. 3385
112 Stat. 1407
Public Law References Public Law 104-285, Public Law 105-225
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