Section 41306 - Injunctive relief sought by complainants(a) IN GENERAL.-After filing a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission under section 41301 of this title, the complainant may bring a civil action in a district court of the United States to enjoin conduct in violation of this part.(b) VENUE.-The action must be brought in the judicial district in which-(1) the Commission has brought a civil action against the defendant under section 41307(a) of this title; or(2) the defendant resides or transacts business, if the Commission has not brought such an action.(c) REMEDIES BY COURT.-After notice to the defendant, and a showing that the standards for granting injunctive relief by courts of equity are met, the court may grant a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction for a period not to exceed 10 days after the Commission has issued an order disposing of the complaint.(d) ATTORNEY FEES.-A defendant prevailing in a civil action under this section shall be allowed reasonable attorney fees to be assessed and collected as part of the costs of the action. Pub. L. 109-304, §7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1546.| HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES |
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 41306 | 46 App.:1710(h)(2). | Pub. L. 98-237, §11(h)(2), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 81. |