Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 7 : Section 4814


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 4814. Petition and review

      (a)(1) A person subject to an order may file with the Secretary a
    petition - 
        (A) stating that such order, a provision of such order, or an
      obligation imposed in connection with such order is not in
      accordance with law; and
        (B) requesting a modification of such order or an exemption
      from such order.

      (2) Such person shall be given an opportunity for a hearing on
    the petition, in accordance with regulations issued by the
    Secretary.
      (3) After such hearing, the Secretary shall make a determination
    granting or denying such petition.
      (b)(1) A district court of the United States in the district in
    which such person resides or does business shall have jurisdiction
    to review such determination if a complaint for such purpose is
    filed not later than 20 days after the date such person receives
    notice of such determination.
      (2) Service of process in such proceeding may be made on the
    Secretary by delivering a copy of the complaint to the Secretary.
      (3) If a court determines that such determination is not in
    accordance with law, the court shall remand such proceedings to the
    Secretary with directions to - 
        (A) make such ruling as the court shall determine to be in
      accordance with law; or
        (B) take such further proceedings as, in the opinion of the
      court, the law requires.



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