Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 28 : Section 2462


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 2462. Time for commencing proceedings

      Except as otherwise provided by Act of Congress, an action, suit
    or proceeding for the enforcement of any civil fine, penalty, or
    forfeiture, pecuniary or otherwise, shall not be entertained unless
    commenced within five years from the date when the claim first
    accrued if, within the same period, the offender or the property is
    found within the United States in order that proper service may be
    made thereon.



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