Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 7 : Section 2908


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 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
      The district courts of the United States are vested with
    jurisdiction specifically to enforce, and to prevent and restrain a
    person from violating, an order or regulation made or issued under
    this chapter.
    (c) Civil action to be referred to Attorney General
      A civil action authorized to be brought under this section shall
    be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate action.



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