Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§1267 Injunctions; criminal contempt; trial by court or jury
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 30— - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES › § 1267
Summary
Federal district and territorial courts may issue court orders to stop violations of this chapter when a valid reason is shown, under Rule 65(a) and (b). If someone is charged with criminal contempt for breaking such an order and it also violates the chapter, the accused must be tried by the court or, if demanded, by a jury under Rule 42(b).
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Title 15, §1267
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(a)The United States district courts and the United States courts of the territories shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown and subject to the provisions of rule 65(a) and (b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, to restrain violations of this chapter.
(b)In any proceeding for criminal contempt for violation of an injunction or restraining order issued under this section, which violation also constitutes a violation of this chapter, trial shall be by the court or, upon demand of the accused, by a jury. Such trial shall be conducted in accordance with the practice and procedure applicable in the case of proceedings subject to the provisions of rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
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Transfer of Functions
Functions of Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under this chapter transferred to Consumer Product Safety Commission, see section 2079 of this title.
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15 U.S.C. § 1267
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73