21 U.S.C. § 1042 : US Code - Section 1042: Reporting of violation to United States attorney for institution of criminal proceedings; procedure; presentation of views

Search 21 U.S.C. § 1042 : US Code - Section 1042: Reporting of violation to United States attorney for institution of criminal proceedings; procedure; presentation of views

Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the Secretary
of Agriculture or Secretary of Health and Human Services to any
United States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding,
the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be
given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to
present his views orally or in writing with regard to such
contemplated proceeding. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed
as requiring the Secretary of Agriculture or Secretary of Health
and Human Services to report for criminal prosecution violations of
this chapter whenever he believes that the public interest will be
adequately served and compliance with this chapter obtained by a
suitable written notice of warning or an action to assess civil
penalties.