Procedural Violation

“A procedural violation occurs when a government agency fails to follow mandatory administrative procedures required by law, such as proper notice, public comment periods, or statutory requirements during rulemaking or enforcement actions.”

Federal agencies must adhere to specific procedural requirements when implementing new regulations or taking enforcement actions. When these procedures are bypassed or improperly executed, the resulting government action may be legally invalid.

Administrative law requires agencies to provide adequate notice, allow meaningful public participation, and justify their decisions with substantial evidence. Violations of these requirements create grounds for legal challenge and can result in court orders reversing agency actions.

If your business has been harmed by improper government procedures, TariffCounsel can evaluate whether procedural violations provide a path to relief from unlawful federal actions.