15 USC 8405 - Enforcement by State attorneys general

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 8405.

Enforcement by State attorneys general

(a)

Right of action

(b)

Notice to Commission required

(c)

Intervention by the Commission

The Commission may intervene in such civil action and upon intervening—

(1)

be heard on all matters arising in such civil action; and

(2)

file petitions for appeal of a decision in such civil action.

(d)

Construction

Nothing in this section shall be construed—

(1)

to prevent the attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, or other authorized State officer, by the laws of such State; or

(2)

to prohibit the attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, from proceeding in State or Federal court on the basis of an alleged violation of any civil or criminal statute of that State.

(e)

Limitation

(Pub. L. 111–345, § 6, Dec. 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 3621.)

cite as: 15 USC 8405