### Question
What is the definition of civil enforcement action?


### Answer
The definition of **civil enforcement action** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 4504*:

> an administrative or judicial civil action by the Secretary under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 [15 U.S.C. 751 et seq.] or the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 (or the regulations issued thereunder) for the enforcement of any violation of such Acts or regulations

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4504*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 71-PETROLEUM OVERCHARGE DISTRIBUTION AND RESTITUTION**

