§ 1598.
Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the Secretary of Agriculture to any United States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to prevent
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So in original. Probably should be “present”.
his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
([Aug. 9, 1939, ch. 615], title IV, § 408, [53 Stat. 1286].)