HR 2031 · 106th Congress · Law
Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1999-08-04)
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Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act - Amends the Webb-Kenyon Act to authorize a State attorney general (State AG) who has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaging in any act that would constitute a violation of State law regulating the importation or transportation of any intoxicating liquor, to bring a civil action for injunctive relief to: (1) restrain the person from engaging in the violation; and (2) enforce compliance with State law. Grants U.S. district courts jurisdiction over any action brought by a State AG against any person, except one licensed or otherwise authorized to produce, sell, or store intoxicating liquor in such State. Permits such an action to be brought only in accordance with Federal judicial code provisions regarding venue, or in the district in which the recipient of such liquor resides or is found. Directs the court, in such action and upon a proper showing by the State AG, to issue a preliminary or permanent injunction or other order without requiring the posting of a bond. Prohibits such issuance without notice to the adverse party. Sets forth provisions regarding the form and scope of the order. Authorizes the court to order the trial o…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2031, Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act
Jul 26, 1999Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 20, 1999
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Cosponsors (20)
11 Democrats9 Republicans