Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-110
§7487 Enforcement
Title 7 › CHAPTER 101 — AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION › SUBCHAPTER V — POPCORN › § 7487
Summary
The Secretary can order people to stop breaking rules under this subchapter and can fine up to $1,000 for each violation after the person is given a chance for an administrative hearing. U.S. district courts can enforce or block these orders, and any civil case must be sent to the Attorney General.
Full Legal Text
Title 7, §7487
Agriculture, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)In general
The Secretary may issue an enforcement order to restrain or prevent any person from violating an order or regulation issued under this subchapter and may assess a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation of the enforcement order, after an opportunity for an administrative hearing, if the Secretary determines that the administration and enforcement of the order and this subchapter would be adequately served by such a procedure.
(b)Jurisdiction
The district courts of the United States are vested with jurisdiction specifically to enforce, and to prevent and restrain any person from violating, an order or regulation issued under this subchapter.
(c)Referral to Attorney General
A civil action authorized to be brought under this section shall be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate action.
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Citation
7 U.S.C. § 7487
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110