Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-102
§2112 Enforcement of Orders; Penalty for Willful Violation
Title 7 › CHAPTER 53 — COTTON RESEARCH AND PROMOTION › § 2112
Summary
Federal district courts can enforce and stop anyone from breaking any order or rule made under this chapter. A handler who willfully breaks an order, or willfully refuses to collect or pay a required assessment or fee, can be fined up to $1,000 for each offense. The fine goes to the United States and the government can collect it in a civil lawsuit.
Full Legal Text
Title 7, §2112
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(a)The several district courts of the United States are vested with jurisdiction specifically to enforce, and to prevent and restrain any person from violating any order or regulation made or issued pursuant to this chapter.
(b)Any handler who willfully violates any provision of any order issued by the Secretary under this chapter, or who willfully fails or refuses to collect or remit any assessment or fee duly required of him thereunder, shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $1,000 for each such offense which shall accrue to the United States and may be recovered in a civil suit brought by the United States.
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Citation
7 U.S.C. § 2112
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102