# 16 C.F.R. § 2.3 (2026): Policy as to private controversies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 2.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Policy as to private controversies
- **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 2: NONADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES / Subpart A: Inquiries › Investigations › Compulsory Processes / § 2.3: § 2.3   Policy as to private controversies.

## Text

The Commission acts only in the public interest and does not initiate an investigation or take other action when the alleged violation of law is merely a matter of private controversy and does not tend adversely to affect the public.
[32 FR 8446, June 13, 1967]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 2.1 (2026) § 2.1   How initiated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.2 (2026) § 2.2   Complaint or request for Commission action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.3 (2026) § 2.3   Policy as to private controversies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.4 (2026) § 2.4   Investigational policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.5 (2026) § 2.5   By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.6 (2026) § 2.6   Notification of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_6.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.7 (2026) § 2.7   Compulsory process in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.9 (2026) § 2.9   Rights of witnesses in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.10 (2026) § 2.10   Petitions to limit or quash Commission compulsory process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.11 (2026) § 2.11   Withholding requested material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_11.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.13 (2026) § 2.13   Noncompliance with compulsory processes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_13.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.14 (2026) § 2.14   Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_14.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.15 (2026) § 2.15   Orders requiring witnesses to testify or provide other information and granting immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_15.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.16 (2026) § 2.16   Custodians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_16.md)

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