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 his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
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SUBCHAPTER IV— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1593. Standards, tests, tolerances
§ 1593a. Seed variety information and survey
§ 1594. Prohibition against alterations
§ 1597. Agent’s acts as binding principal
§ 1598. Notice of intention to prosecute
§ 1599. Cease and desist proceedings
§ 1600. Appeal to court of appeals
§ 1603. Procedural powers; witness fees and mileage
§ 1605. Authorization of appropriations
§ 1606. Authorization of expenditures