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.

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Terms Used In 7 USC 1598

  • person: includes a partnership, corporation, company, society, or association. See 7 USC 1561
  • United States: means the several States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. See 7 USC 1561
  • writing: includes printing and typewriting and reproductions of visual symbols by photographing, multigraphing, mimeographing, manifolding, or otherwise. See 1 USC 1