Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-102

§1268 Proceedings in Name of United States; Subpenas

Title 15 › CHAPTER 30 — HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES › § 1268

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Criminal and civil enforcement cases under this chapter must be brought in the name of the United States. Subpoenas can reach witnesses in other districts.

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Title 15, §1268

Commerce and Trade, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

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

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102