Us Code § 4201 - Filing of confidential declarations by private persons
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§ 4201. Filing of confidential declarations by private persons
(a) In general
Any person may file a declaration of a violation giving rise to an action for civil penalties under section 1833a of this title affecting a depository institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other agency or entity of the United States.
(b) Place of filing
A declaration under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Attorney General of the United States or with an agent designated by the Attorney General for receiving declarations under this section.
(Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, §2561, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4894.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Short Title
Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, §2560, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4893, provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle H (§§2560–2594) of title XXV of Pub. L. 101–647, enacting this chapter and section 3059A of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and amending section 1831k of this title] may be cited as the 'Financial Institutions Anti-Fraud Enforcement Act of 1990'."
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