# 22 U.S.C. § 9212: Investigations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9212

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 U.S.C. § 9212
- **Heading:** Investigations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 9, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE > CHAPTER 99—NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS AND POLICY ENHANCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I—INVESTIGATIONS, PROHIBITED CONDUCT, AND PENALTIES

## Text

The President shall initiate an investigation into the possible designation of a person under section 9214(a) or (g) of this title upon receipt by the President of credible information indicating that such person has engaged in conduct described in section 9214(a) or (g) of this title.

( Pub. L. 114–122, title I, § 102 , Feb. 18, 2016 , 130 Stat. 98 ; Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXI, § 7122(b)(2) , Dec. 20, 2019 , 133 Stat. 2248 .)

## Nearby sections

- [22 U.S.C. § 9211 Statement of policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9211.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9212 Investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9212.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9213 Reporting requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9213.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9214 Designation of persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9214.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9221 Determinations with respect to North Korea as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9221.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9221a Prohibition on indirect correspondent accounts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9221a.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9221b Sanctions with respect to foreign financial institutions that provide financial services to certain sanctioned persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9221b.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9221c Prohibition on transactions with certain sanctioned persons by persons owned or controlled by United States financial institutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9221c.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9222 Ensuring the consistent enforcement of United Nations Security Council resolutions and financial restrictions on North Korea](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9222.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9223 Proliferation prevention sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9223.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9224 Procurement sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9224.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9225 Enhanced inspection authorities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9225.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9226 Travel sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9226.md)
- [22 U.S.C. § 9227 Travel recommendations for United States citizens to North Korea](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t22_s9227.md)

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