7 USC 2908 - Enforcement

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 2908.

Enforcement

(a)

Restraining order; civil penalty

If the Secretary believes that the administration and enforcement of this chapter or an order would be adequately served by such procedure, following an opportunity for an administrative hearing on the record, the Secretary may—

(1)

issue an order to restrain or prevent a person from violating an order; and

(2)

assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for violation of such order.

(b)

Jurisdiction of district court

(c)

Civil action to be referred to Attorney General

(Pub. L. 94–294, § 9, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 534; Pub. L. 95–334, title III, § 302, Aug. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 433; Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1605.)

cite as: 7 USC 2908