§ 2908. Enforcement
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(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.
(Pub. L. 94–294, § 9, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 534; Pub. L. 95–334, title III, § 302, Aug. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 433; Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1605.)
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- Public Law 94–294To enable cattle producers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, producer and consumer information, and promotion to Improve, maintain, and develop markets for cattle, beef, and beef products
- Public Law 95–334To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, provide an economic emergency loan program for farmers and ranchers, extend the Emergency Livestock Credit Act of 1974, and for other purposes
- Public Law 99–197To designate certain national forest system lands in the State of Kentucky for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System, to release other forest lands for multiple use management, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 94–294, § 9
- 90 Stat. 534
- Pub. L. 95–334, title III, § 302
- 92 Stat. 433
- Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b)
- 99 Stat. 1605
- Pub. L. 99–198
- Pub. L. 95–334
- section 1601(c) of Pub. L. 99–198
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–294, § 9
Stat.90 Stat. 534
Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–334, title III, § 302
Stat.92 Stat. 433
Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b)
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