Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§1268 Proceedings in name of United States; subpenas
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 30— - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES › § 1268
Summary
Criminal cases and civil lawsuits to enforce or stop violations must be brought in the name of the United States. A subpoena for a witness who must appear in any federal court can also be issued to make that person attend in other districts.
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Title 15, §1268
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All criminal proceedings and all libel or injunction proceedings for the enforcement, or to restrain violations, of this chapter shall be by and in the name of the United States. Subpenas for witnesses who are required to attend a court of the United States in any district may run into any other district in any such proceeding.
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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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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 1268
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73