§ 596. — Refusal of certificates for violations of law; penalties for violations.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC596]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 25A--EXPORT STANDARDS FOR GRAPES AND PLUMS
Sec. 596. Refusal of certificates for violations of law;
penalties for violations
After opportunity for hearing the Secretary is authorized to refuse
the issuance of certificates under this chapter for periods not
exceeding ninety days to any person who ships or offers for shipment any
grapes or plums in foreign commerce in violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter. Any person or any common carrier or any
transportation agency violating any of the provisions of this chapter
shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 by a court of
competent jurisdiction.
(Pub. L. 86-687, Sec. 6, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 734.)
