§ 5.55 Conduct 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 › § 5.55: § 5.55 Conduct of investigation.

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(a) The General Counsel may (1) exercise the authority granted in § 2.5 of the Commission's Rules of Practice to administer oaths and affirmations; and (2) conduct investigational hearings pursuant to part 2 of these rules. He may also recommend that the Commission issue compulsory process in connection with an investigation under this section.

(b) Witnesses in investigations shall have the rights set forth in § 2.9 of the Commission's Rules of Practice.

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