Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-110

§1598 Notice of Intention to Prosecute

Title 7 › CHAPTER 37 — SEEDS › SUBCHAPTER IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 1598

Last updated Sep 23, 2026|Official source

Summary

Before the Secretary of Agriculture reports someone to a U.S. attorney to start criminal charges, the person must get notice and a chance to explain their side. They can speak in person or send a written statement before the report is filed.

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Title 7, §1598

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Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the Secretary of Agriculture to any United States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to prevent his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.

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See section 1610 of this title.

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Citation

7 U.S.C. § 1598

Title 7, Agriculture

Last Updated

Sep 23, 2026

Release point: 119-110