7 U.S.C. § 1598 — Notice of intention to prosecute

Before any violation of this chapter is reported by the Secretary of Agriculture to any United States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to prevent 1 So in original. Probably should be “present”. his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.