49 USC § 14703 - Enforcement by the Attorney General

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title: "49 USC § 14703 - Enforcement by the Attorney General"
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chapter_name: "ENFORCEMENT; INVESTIGATIONS; RIGHTS; REMEDIES"
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source_credit: "(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 905.)"
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# § 14703. Enforcement by the Attorney General

The Attorney General may, and on request of either the Secretary or the Board shall, bring court proceedings—

**(1)** to enforce this part or a regulation or order of the Secretary or Board or terms of registration under this part; and

**(2)** to prosecute a person violating this part or a regulation or order of the Secretary or Board or term of registration under this part.

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**Source Credit**: (Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 905.)

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