§ 6520. Administrative appeal

Type Statute

Publication 2025-12-03

State In force

Department United States Congress

Source OLRC

§ 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”.

This document does not substitute reading the official United States Code published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies resulting from the conversion to this format.