Federal · Title 7 — Agriculture

7 U.S.C. § 4814: Petition and review

Read the full statutory text
stating that such order, a provision of such order, or an obligation imposed in connection with such order is not in accordance with law; and requesting a modification of such order or an exemption from such order. Such person shall be given an opportunity for a hearing on the petition, in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary. After such hearing, the Secretary shall make a determination granting or denying such petition. A district court of the United States in the district in which such person resides or does business shall have jurisdiction to review such determination if a complaint for such purpose is filed not later than 20 days after the date such person receives notice of such determination. Service of process in such proceeding may be made on the Secretary by delivering a copy of the complaint to the Secretary. make such ruling as the court shall determine to be in accordance with law; or take such further proceedings as, in the opinion of the court, the law requires.

Verify at the official source: Federal legislative text

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.