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15 U.S.C. 1266: Hearing before report of criminal violationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 30-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
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§1266. Hearing before report of criminal violation

Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the Commission 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 present his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.

( Pub. L. 86–613, § 7 , July 12, 1960 , 74 Stat. 377 ; Pub. L. 110–314, title II, § 204(b)(4)(B) , Aug. 14, 2008 , 122 Stat. 3041 .)

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2008⁠—Pub. L. 110–314 substituted “Commission” for “Secretary”.