§215 Prohibited acts; prima facie evidence

Summary

After 120 days from June 25, 1938, people must not move or sell goods in commerce if those goods were made by workers who were employed in violation of section 206 or 207 or of rules or orders the Secretary makes under section 214. Transport companies that only carry goods they did not make are not liable, and must still accept shipments. A buyer who paid for goods, relied on a written assurance from the producer that the goods met the rules, and had no notice of a violation is not guilty. It is also illegal to break the rules in sections 206 or 207 or the rules under 214; to fire or punish an employee for filing complaints, starting or helping proceedings, testifying, or serving on an industry committee; to violate section 212; to violate section 211(c) or related rules under 211(d) or to knowingly file false statements or records required by them; and to violate section 218d. If an employee worked at a place that made goods within 90 days before those goods were removed, that fact is taken as proof the employee helped produce the goods.