2019 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 60 - Fish and Seafood Promotion
Sec. 4013 - Petitions

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 4013 (2019)
Section Name §4013. Petitions
Section Text (a) Filing of petition

Any person subject to assessment under section 4012 of this title may file a written petition with the Secretary alleging that—

(1) the assessment,

(2) the plan approved under section 4011(a)(1) of this title on which the assessment is based, or

(3) any obligation imposed under the plan,


is not in accordance with law and requesting the Secretary to modify or take other appropriate action regarding the assessment or plan.

(b) Form of petition

Any such petition shall be in writing and filed within the period prescribed by the Secretary. A person who files a petition under this section shall be given an opportunity for a hearing regarding the petition in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary. After such a hearing, or if no hearing is requested, after consideration of all documentation and other evidence, the Secretary shall make a ruling upon such petition.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 99–659, title II, §214, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3728.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 60 - FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION
Sec. 4013 - Petitions
Contains section 4013
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 100 Stat. 3728
Public Law References Public Law 99-659
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