Section Text
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 1 his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
Editorial Notes
EFFECTIVE DATE See section 1610 of this title.
Citation
7 U.S.C. § 1598 (2018)