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49 U.S.C. 14703: Enforcement by the Attorney GeneralText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 147-ENFORCEMENT; INVESTIGATIONS; RIGHTS; REMEDIES
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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.

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

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11703 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.