§1719 Jurisdiction of offenses and suits

Summary

Federal district courts, territorial courts, and the D.C. district court can hear crimes and rule-breaking under this chapter and under rules the Director creates. They also, alongside state courts, can hear lawsuits to enforce the duties or liabilities this chapter creates. You can bring a suit where the defendant lives, does business, is found, or where the offer or sale happened, and papers can be served in any district where the defendant lives or is found. Judgments may be appealed under sections 1254 and 1291 of title 28. A case started in a state court under this chapter cannot be moved to federal court unless the United States or a federal officer in an official role is a party. The Director cannot be charged court costs in any case under this chapter brought by or against the Director in the Supreme Court or other courts.