Enforcement — Us Code Code § 31706
Us Code Code § 31706 — Enforcement. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 31706. Enforcement
(a)
(b)
(c)
(1) shall issue a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction; and
(2) may require by the injunction that the State or any person comply with sections 31704 and 31705 of this title.
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1033.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 31706 | 49:11506 (note). | Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, §4008(h), 105 Stat. 2155. |
In subsection (a), the words "bring a civil action . . . to enforce compliance" are substituted for "commence . . . a civil action for such injunctive relief as may be appropriate to ensure compliance" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), the words "an order is required to enforce compliance" are substituted for "relief is required to ensure such compliance" for consistency in the revised title.
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