16 CFR 1.2
§ 1.2 Procedure.
United States · 16 CFR — Commercial Practices · Status: effective
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- 16 CFR 1.2, § 1.2 Procedure, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/63683
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(a) Application. The request for advice or interpretation should be submitted in writing (one original and two copies) to the Secretary of the Commission and should:
(1) State clearly the question(s) that the applicant wishes resolved;
(2) cite the provision of law under which the question arises; and (3) state all facts which the applicant believes to be material. In addition, the identity of the companies and other persons involved should be disclosed. Letters relating to unnamed companies or persons may not be answered. Submittal of additional facts may be requested prior to the rendering of any advice.
(b) Compliance matters. If the request is for advice as to whether the proposed course of action may violate an outstanding order to cease and desist issued by the Commission, such request will be considered as provided for in § 2.41 of this chapter.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.