Administrative appeal — Us Code Code § 6520
Us Code Code § 6520 — Administrative appeal. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 6520. Administrative appeal
(a) Expedited appeals procedure
The Secretary shall establish an expedited administrative appeals procedure under which persons may appeal an action of the Secretary, the applicable governing State official, or a certifying agent under this chapter that—
(1) adversely affects such person; or
(2) is inconsistent with the organic certification program established under this chapter.
(b) Appeal of final decision
A final decision of the Secretary under subsection (a) may be appealed to the United States district court for the district in which such person is located.
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, §2121, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3950; Pub. L. 102–237, title X, §1001(9), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1894.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1991—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–237 substituted "district court for the district" for "District Court for the District".
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