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(a) Civil actions.--On request of the Secretary of Transportation, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce compliance with sections 31704 and 31705 of this title.
(b) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought only in the State in which an order is required to enforce compliance.
(c) Relief.--Subject to section 1341 of title 28, the court, on a proper showing--
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 49 U.S.C. § 31706 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 49. Transportation § 31706. Enforcement - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-49-transportation/49-usc-sect-31706.html
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