Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 7 : Section 3410


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 3410. Enforcement of orders and regulations

    (a) Jurisdiction; reference of civil actions to Attorney General
      The several district courts of the United States are vested with
    jurisdiction specifically to enforce, and to prevent and restrain
    any person from violating any order or regulation made or issued
    pursuant to this chapter. Any civil action authorized to be brought
    under this chapter shall be referred to the Attorney General for
    appropriate action: Provided, That nothing in this chapter shall be
    construed as requiring the Secretary to refer to the Attorney
    General minor violations of this chapter whenever the Secretary
    believes that the administration and enforcement of the program
    would be adequately served by suitable written notice or warning to
    any person committing such violation.
    (b) Penalties
      Any end product manufacturer or other person who willfully
    violates any provision of any order issued by the Secretary under
    this chapter, or who willfully fails or refuses to remit any
    assessment or fee duly required thereunder, shall be liable to a
    penalty of not more than $1,000 for each such offense which shall
    accrue to the United States and may be recovered in a civil suit
    brought by the United States.
    (c) Other remedies
      The remedies provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this section
    shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, the remedies
    otherwise provided at law or in equity.



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