# 7 C.F.R. § 1.163 (2026): The complaint

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_163

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1.163 (2026)
- **Heading:** The complaint
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Part 1 / Subpart I / § 1.163: § 1.163   The complaint.

## Text

The complaint shall state briefly all allegations of fact which constitute a basis for the proceeding, and shall designate a time and place for the hearing in the matter, which shall be at least 30 days after the service of the complaint upon the respondent.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 1.160 (2026) § 1.160   Scope and applicability of rules in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_160.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.161 (2026) § 1.161   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_161.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.162 (2026) § 1.162   Institution of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_162.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.163 (2026) § 1.163   The complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_163.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.164 (2026) § 1.164   Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_164.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.165 (2026) § 1.165   Amendments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_165.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.166 (2026) § 1.166   Consent order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_166.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.167 (2026) § 1.167   Conference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_167.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.168 (2026) § 1.168   Procedure for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_168.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.169 (2026) § 1.169   Post-hearing procedure and decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_169.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.170 (2026) § 1.170   Appeal to the Judicial Officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_170.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.171 (2026) § 1.171   Intervention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_171.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.172 (2026) § 1.172   Motions and requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_172.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1.173 (2026) § 1.173   Judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_173.md)

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