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§ 5.53 — Initiation Of Investigation

16 C.F.R. § 5.53

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(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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Authorizing Statute

Restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches
18 U.S.C. § 207
Federal Trade Commission established; membership; vacancies; seal
15 U.S.C. § 41
Additional powers of Commission
15 U.S.C. § 46
Presidential regulations
5 U.S.C. § 7301