Report of minor violations
United States Code
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★Highly CitedTop 8% most-cited · cited by 27 decisions
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Most recently cited by10
- 2019Brinkerhoff v. L'Oreal USA, Inc. S.D. Cal.
- 2016Stevens v. Boston Scientific Corp. S.D.W. Va.
- 2008Medical Center Pharmacy v. Mukasey 5th Cir.
- 2001Healthpoint, Ltd. v. Stratus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. W.D. Tex.
- 2001Healthpoint, Ltd. v. Ethex Corp. W.D. Tex.
- 1990Heterochemical Corp. v. Food & Drug Administration E.D.N.Y.
- 1987Community Nutrition Institute v. Young D.C. Cir.
- 1986Heterochemical Corp. v. Food & Drug Administration E.D.N.Y.
- 1985Heckler v. Chaney U.S.
- 1985Community Nutrition Institute v. Young D.C. Cir.
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the Secretary to report for prosecution, or for the institution of libel or injunction proceedings, minor violations of this chapter whenever he believes that the public interest will be adequately served by a suitable written notice or warning. (Source: (June 25, 1938, ch. 675, § 309, formerly § 306, 52 Stat. 1045; renumbered § 309, Pub. L. 102–282, § 2, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 150.))