FEDERAL · 26 U.S.C. · Chapter Subchapter A—Civil Actions by the United States

Authorization

26 U.S.C. § 7401
Title26Internal Revenue Code
ChapterSubchapter A—Civil Actions by the United States

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26 U.S.C. § 7401.

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No civil action for the collection or recovery of taxes, or of any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, shall be commenced unless the Secretary authorizes or sanctions the proceedings and the Attorney General or his delegate directs that the action be commenced.

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History

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 873; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)

Editorial Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments
1976—Pub. L. 94–455 struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary".

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