7 U.S.C. § 1598Chapter 37

§1598. Notice of intention to prosecute

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§1598. Notice of intention to prosecute

Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the Secretary of Agriculture to any United States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to prevent 1 his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.

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Effective Date

See section 1610 of this title.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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