Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§1477 Enforcement by State Attorneys General
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Summary
A state attorney general or another authorized state official can file a federal lawsuit if they say a rule made under section 1472 was broken and it affects the state or its residents. They may sue in a federal district court where the defendant is located or does business to get a court order to stop or fix the problem, and they must follow the procedural rules in section 2073(b).
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Title 15, §1477
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The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of a standard or rule promulgated under section 1472 of this title that affects or may affect such State or its residents, may bring an action on behalf of the residents of the State in any United States district court for the district in which the defendant is found or transacts business to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The procedural requirements of section 2073(b) of this title shall apply to any such action.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 9 of Pub. L. 91–601 was renumbered section 8 and is set out as a note under section 1471 of this title.
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15 U.S.C. § 1477
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73