2018 US Code
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
Chapter 10 - Poultry and Poultry Products Inspection
Sec. 462 - Reporting of violations; notice; opportunity to present views

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Citation 21 U.S.C. § 462 (2018)
Section Name §462. Reporting of violations; notice; opportunity to present views
Section Text

Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the Secretary to any United States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to present his views orally or in writing with regard to such contemplated proceeding. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the Secretary to report for criminal prosecution violations of this chapter whenever he believes that the public interest will be adequately served and compliance with the chapter obtained by a suitable written notice or warning.

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(Pub. L. 85–172, §13, Aug. 28, 1957, 71 Stat. 447.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER 10 - POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION
Sec. 462 - Reporting of violations; notice; opportunity to present views
Contains section 462
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 71 Stat. 447
Public Law References Public Law 85-172
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