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16 CFR 5.53: Initiation of investigation.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 16—Commercial Practices
- CHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
- SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION, PROCEDURES AND RULES OF PRACTICE
- PART 5—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
- Subpart E—Disciplinary Actions Concerning Postemployment Conflict of Interest
(a) Investigations under this part may be initiated upon the submission by any person of a written statement to the Secretary setting forth sufficient information to indicate a possible violation of 18 U.S.C. 207 or by the Commission on its own initiative when a possible violation is indicated by information within the Commission's possession.
(b) At the direction of the Commission, the General Counsel shall investigate any alleged violation of 18 U.S.C. 207.
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