21 U.S.C. § 883 : US Code - Section 883: Enforcement proceedings

Search 21 U.S.C. § 883 : US Code - Section 883: Enforcement proceedings

Before any violation of this subchapter is reported by the
Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to any United
States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the
Administrator may require that the person against whom such
proceeding is contemplated is given appropriate notice and an
opportunity to present his views, either orally or in writing, with
regard to such contemplated proceeding.