§ 4041. Enforcement by the Attorney General
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(a)Civil action The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate district court of the United States against any person who—
(1)engages in a pattern or practice of violating this chapter; or
(2)engages in a violation of this chapter that raises an issue of significant public importance.
(b)Relief In a civil action commenced under subsection (a), the court may—
(1)grant any appropriate equitable or declaratory relief with respect to the violation of this chapter;
(2)award all other appropriate relief, including monetary damages, to any person aggrieved by the violation; and
(3)may, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty—
(A)in an amount not exceeding $55,000 for a first violation; and
(B)in an amount not exceeding $110,000 for any subsequent violation.
(c)Intervention Upon timely application, a person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter with respect to which the civil action is commenced may intervene in such action, and may obtain such appropriate relief as the person could obtain in a civil action under section 4042 of this title with respect to that violation, along with costs and a reasonable attorney fee.
(Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 888, title VIII, § 801, as added Pub. L. 111–275, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2877.)
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- Sec. 303Clarification regarding application of enforcement authority of Attorney General and private right of action under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- Sec. 402Issuance and service of civil investigative demands by Attorney General under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- Sec. 403Increase in civil penalties for violation of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- Sec. 1605Increase in civil penalties
- Sec. 1606Enforcement by the Attorney General
- Sec. 2Statutes of limitations for civil actions under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- Sec. 202Authority for issuance and service of civil investigative demands by Attorney General
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- Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 888
- Pub. L. 111–275, title III, § 303(a)
- 124 Stat. 2877
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§ 4041
Enforcement by the Attorney General
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ActOct. 17, 1940, ch. 888
Pub. L.Pub. L. 111–275, title III, § 303(a)
Stat.124 Stat. 2877
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