7 USC 6009 - Enforcement

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

§ 6009.

Enforcement

(a)

Jurisdiction

(b)

Referral to Attorney General

(c)

Civil penalties and orders

(1)

Civil penalties

(A)

In general

(B)

Separate offense

(2)

Cease and desist orders

(3)

Notice and hearing

(4)

Finality

(d)

Review by district court

(1)

Commencement of action

A person against whom a civil penalty is assessed or a cease and desist order is issued under subsection (c) may obtain review of such penalty or order in the district court of the United States for the district in which such person resides or does business, or in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, by—

(A)

filing, within the 30-day period beginning on the date such penalty is assessed or order issued, a notice of appeal in such court; and

(B)

simultaneously sending a copy of the notice by certified mail to the Secretary.

(2)

Record

(3)

Standard of review

(e)

Failure to obey orders

(f)

Failure to pay penalty

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XIX, § 1914, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3851.)

cite as: 7 USC 6009