# 45 C.F.R. § 702.2 (2026): Authorization for hearing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 702.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authorization for hearing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter VII: COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS / Part 702: RULES ON HEARINGS, REPORTS, AND MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION / Subpart A: Hearings and Reports / § 702.2: § 702.2   Authorization for hearing.

## Text

Under 42 U.S.C. 1975a(e)(1) the Commission or, on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee of two or more members, at least one of whom shall be of each major political party, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act, hold such hearings and act at such times and locations as the Commission or such authorized subcommittee may deem advisable. The holding of hearings by the Commission or the appointment of a subcommittee to hold hearings pursuant to this section must be approved by a majority of the Commission or by a majority of the members present at a meeting at which at least a quorum of five members is present.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 702.1 (2026) § 702.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.2 (2026) § 702.2   Authorization for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.3 (2026) § 702.3   Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.4 (2026) § 702.4   Subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.5 (2026) § 702.5   Conduct of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.6 (2026) § 702.6   Executive session.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.7 (2026) § 702.7   Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.8 (2026) § 702.8   Evidence at Commission proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.9 (2026) § 702.9   Cross-examination at public session.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.10 (2026) § 702.10   Voluntary witnesses at public session of a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.11 (2026) § 702.11   Special executive session.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.12 (2026) § 702.12   Contempt of the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_12.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.13 (2026) § 702.13   Intimidation of witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.14 (2026) § 702.14   Transcript of Commission proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_14.md)

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