7 USC § 217 - Proceedings for suspension of orders

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title: "7 USC § 217 - Proceedings for suspension of orders"
title_number: 7
title_name: "AGRICULTURE"
section_number: "217"
section_name: "Proceedings for suspension of orders"
chapter_number: 9
chapter_name: "PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS"
subchapter_number: "III"
subchapter_name: "STOCKYARDS AND STOCKYARD DEALERS"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title III, § 316, 42 Stat. 168.)"
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# § 217. Proceedings for suspension of orders

For the purposes of this subchapter, the provisions of all laws relating to the suspending or restraining the enforcement, operation, or execution of, or the setting aside in whole or in part the orders of the Interstate Commerce Commission, are made applicable to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the Secretary in enforcing the provisions of this subchapter, and to any person subject to the provisions of this subchapter.

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**Source Credit**: (Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, title III, § 316, 42 Stat. 168.)

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Abolition of Interstate Commerce Commission and Transfer of Functions

Interstate Commerce Commission abolished and functions of Commission transferred, except as otherwise provided in , to Surface Transportation Board effective , by , Transportation, and , set out as a note under . References to Interstate Commerce Commission deemed to refer to Surface Transportation Board, a member or employee of the Board, or Secretary of Transportation, as appropriate, see , set out as a note under .