§ 209. Liability to individuals for violations; enforcement generally
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(a)If any person subject to this chapter violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or of any order of the Secretary under this chapter, relating to the purchase, sale, or handling of livestock, the purchase or sale of poultry, or relating to any poultry growing arrangement or swine production contract, he shall be liable to the person or persons injured thereby for the full amount of damages sustained in consequence of such violation.
(b)Such liability may be enforced either
(1)by complaint to the Secretary as provided in section 210 of this title, or
(2)by suit in any district court of the United States of competent jurisdiction; but this section shall not in any way abridge or alter the remedies now existing at common law or by statute, but the provisions of this chapter are in addition to such remedies.
(Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title III, § 308, 42 Stat. 165; Pub. L. 94–410, § 6, Sept. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 1250; Pub. L. 100–173, § 5, Nov. 23, 1987, 101 Stat. 918; Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10502(b)(2)(B), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 510.)
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- Public Law 94–410To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended, and for other purposes
- Public Law 107–171To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes
- Public Law 100–173To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to provide financial protection to poultry growers and sellers, and to clarify Federal jurisdiction under such Act
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- Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64
- 42 Stat. 165
- Pub. L. 94–410, § 6
- 90 Stat. 1250
- Pub. L. 100–173, § 5
- 101 Stat. 918
- Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10502(b)(2)(B)
- 116 Stat. 510
- Pub. L. 107–171
- Pub. L. 100–173
- Pub. L. 94–410
- section 12 of Pub. L. 100–173
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§ 209
Liability to individuals for violations; enforcement generally
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ActAug. 15, 1921, ch. 64
Stat.42 Stat. 165
Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–410, § 6
Stat.90 Stat. 1250
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–173, § 5
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