2018 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 101 - Agricultural Promotion
Subchapter V - Popcorn
Sec. 7487 - Enforcement

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Citation 7 U.S.C. § 7487 (2018)
Section Name §7487. Enforcement
Section Text (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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 104–127, title V, §578, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1082.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 101 - AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION
SUBCHAPTER V - POPCORN
Sec. 7487 - Enforcement
Contains section 7487
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 110 Stat. 1082
Public Law References Public Law 104-127
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