33 U.S.C. § 894d–2

Criminal referral

If the Secretary of Commerce finds, pursuant to an investigation under section 894d–1 of this title , evidence that a crime may have been committed, the Secretary shall refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the appropriate United States Attorney.

( Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, § 3547 , as added Pub. L. 116–259, title V, § 504(b)(2) , Dec. 23, 2020 , 134 Stat. 1180 .)