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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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