29 U.S.C. § 1852

Current through P.L. 118-47 (published on www.congress.gov on 03/23/2024)
Section 1852 - Judicial enforcement
(a) Injunctive relief

The Secretary may petition any appropriate district court of the United States for temporary or permanent injunctive relief if the Secretary determines that this chapter, or any regulation under this chapter, has been violated.

(b) Control of civil litigation

Except as provided in section 518(a) of title 28, relating to litigation before the Supreme Court, the Solicitor of Labor may appear for and represent the Secretary in any civil litigation brought under this chapter, but all such litigation shall be subject to the direction and control of the Attorney General.

29 U.S.C. § 1852

Pub. L. 97-470, title V, §502, Jan. 14, 1983, 96 Stat. 2596.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATESection effective 90 days from Jan. 14, 1983, see section 524 of Pub. L. 97-470 set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.

Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary's authorized representative.