Notice of intention to prosecute
7 U.S.C. § 1598
in effectBefore 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 11 So in original. Probably should be “present”. his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc07@119-95.zipFetched: 6/3/2026
