Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 99 Part 2.djvu/511

 PUBLIC LAW 99-198—DEC. 23, 1985

99 STAT. 1621

(c) The remedies provided in subsections (a) and (b) shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, other remedies that may be available. INVESTIGATIONS

SEC. 1627. (a) The Secretary may make such investigf dons as the 7 USC 4816. Secretary considers necessary— (1) for the effective administration of this subtitle; or (2) to determine whether a person subject to this subtitle has Regulations. engaged, or is about to engage, in an act that constitutes, or will constitute, a violation of this subtitle or an order, rule, or regulation issued under this subtitle. (b)(1) For the purpose of such investigation, the Secretary may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any records that are relevant to the inquiry. (2) Such attendance of witnesses and the production of such records may be required from any place in the United States. (c)(1) In the case of contumacy, or refusal to obey a subpoena, by a person, the Secretary may invoke the aid of a court of the United States with jurisdiction over such investigation or proceeding, or where such person resides or does business, in requiring the attendance and testimony of such person and the production of such records. (2) The court may issue an order requiring such person to appear before the Secretary to produce records or to give testimony touching the matter under investigation. (3) A failure to obey an order issued under this section by the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof. (4) Process in such case may be served in the judicial district in which such person is an inhabitant or wherever such person may be found. PREEMPTION

SEC. 1628. (a) This subtitle is intended to occupy the field of— (1) promotion and consumer education involving pork and pork products; and (2) obtaining funds therefor from pork producers. Ob) The regulation of such activity (other than a regulation or requirement relating to a matter of public health or the provision of State or local funds for such activity) that is in addition to or different from this subtitle may not be imposed by a State. (c) This section shall apply only during a period beginning on the date of the commencement of the collection of assessments under section 1620 and ending on the date of the termination of the collection of assessments under section 1622(a)(3) or 1622(b)(l)(B).

7 USC 4817.

Regulations. Prohibition.

Ante, p. 1614. Ante, p. 1618.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1629. The provisions of this subtitle applicable to orders shall be applicable to amendments to orders.

7 USC 4818.

AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 1630. (a) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the Secretary to carry out this subtitle,

7 USC 4819.

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