# 16 C.F.R. § 2.6 (2026): Notification of purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 2.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Notification of purpose
- **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 / § 2.6: § 2.6   Notification of purpose.

## Text

Any person, partnership, or corporation under investigation compelled or requested to furnish information or documentary material shall be advised of the purpose and scope of the investigation, the nature of the acts or practices under investigation, and the applicable provisions of law. A copy of a Commission resolution, as prescribed under § 2.7(a), shall be sufficient to give persons, partnerships, or corporations notice of the purpose of the investigation. While investigations are generally nonpublic, Commission staff may disclose the existence of an investigation to potential witnesses or other third parties to the extent necessary to advance the investigation.
[77 FR 59305, Sept. 27, 2012]

## 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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