36 U.S.C. § 151709 — Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief
U.S.C. Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDÂ ORGANIZATIONS 36 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, ANDÂ ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 1517 - NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION Sec. 151709 - Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§151709. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for appropriate equitable relief if the corporation— (1) engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or policy that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 151702 of this title; or (2) refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its obligations under this chapter or threatens to do so.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1407.)
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
151709 36:5706(c). Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, §207(c), 110 Stat. 3385.
Before clause (1), the words "bring a civil action" are substituted for "file a petition" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "appropriate equitable relief" are substituted for "such equitable relief as may be necessary or appropriate" to eliminate unnecessary words.