Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 7 : Section 245


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 245. Bonding and other financial assurance requirements

    (a) In general
      As a condition of receiving a license or approval under this
    chapter (including regulations promulgated under this chapter), the
    person applying for the license or approval shall execute and file
    with the Secretary a bond, or provide such other financial
    assurance as the Secretary determines appropriate, to secure the
    person's performance of the activities so licensed or approved.
    (b) Service of process
      To qualify as a suitable bond or other financial assurance under
    subsection (a) of this section, the surety, sureties, or financial
    institution shall be subject to service of process in suits on the
    bond or other financial assurance in the State, district, or
    territory in which the warehouse is located.
    (c) Additional assurances
      If the Secretary determines that a previously approved bond or
    other financial assurance is insufficient, the Secretary may
    suspend or revoke the license or approval covered by the bond or
    other financial assurance if the person that filed the bond or
    other financial assurance does not provide such additional bond or
    other financial assurance as the Secretary determines appropriate.
    (d) Third party actions
      Any person injured by the breach of any obligation arising under
    this chapter for which a bond or other financial assurance has been
    obtained as required by this section may sue with respect to the
    bond or other financial assurance in a district court of the United
    States to recover the damages that the person sustained as a result
    of the breach.



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