# 16 C.F.R. § 1.16 (2026): Petition for exemption from trade regulation rule

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_16

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 1.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** Petition for exemption from trade regulation rule
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 1: GENERAL PROCEDURES / Subpart B: Rules and Rulemaking Under Section 18(a)(1)(B) of the FTC Act / § 1.16: § 1.16   Petition for exemption from trade regulation rule.

## Text

Any person to whom a rule would otherwise apply may petition the Commission for an exemption from such rule. Petitions for exemptions will be handled in the same manner and pursuant to the same procedures as prescribed in § 1.31 of this chapter.
[86 FR 59852, Oct. 29, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 1.7 (2026) § 1.7   Scope of rules in this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.8 (2026) § 1.8   Nature, authority, and use of trade regulation rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_8.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.9 (2026) § 1.9   Petitions to commence trade regulation rule proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.10 (2026) § 1.10   Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.11 (2026) § 1.11   Commencement of a rulemaking proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_11.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.12 (2026) § 1.12   Notice of informal hearing and designations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_12.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.13 (2026) § 1.13   Conduct of informal hearing by the presiding officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_13.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.14 (2026) § 1.14   Promulgation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_14.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.15 (2026) § 1.15   Amendment or repeal of a rule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_15.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.16 (2026) § 1.16   Petition for exemption from trade regulation rule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_16.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.18 (2026) § 1.18   Rulemaking record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_18.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.19 (2026) § 1.19   Modification of a rule by the Commission at the time of judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_19.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.20 (2026) § 1.20   Alternative procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_20.md)

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