7 USC 2279e - Civil penalty

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 14, 2024

§ 2279e.

Civil penalty

(a)

In general

(b)

Factors in determining civil penalty

(c)

Settlement of civil penalties

(d)

Finality of orders

(1)

In general

(2)

Interest

(e)

Secretary concerned defined

In this section and section 2279f of this title, the term “Secretary concerned” means—

(1)

the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to an animal used for purposes of official inspections by the Department of Agriculture; and

(2)

the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to an animal used for purposes of official inspections by the Department of Homeland Security.

(Pub. L. 106–224, title V, § 501, June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 455; Pub. L. 107–296, title IV, § 421(h), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2184.)

cite as: 7 USC 2279e