§ 5.53 Initiation of investigation.

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Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices › Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION › Part 5: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Subpart E: Disciplinary Actions Concerning Postemployment Conflict of Interest › § 5.53: § 5.53 Initiation of investigation.

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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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