§ 111.5 Initial complaint processing; notification (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1)).

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Title 11—Federal Elections > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 111—COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE (52 U.S.C. 30109, 30107(a)) > Subpart A—Enforcement

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(a) Upon receipt of a complaint, the General Counsel shall review the complaint for substantial compliance with the technical requirements of 11 CFR 111.4, and, if it complies with those requirements shall within five (5) days after receipt notify each respondent that the complaint has been filed, advise them of Commission compliance procedures, and provide a copy of the complaint.

(b) If a complaint does not comply with the requirements of 11 CFR 111.4, the General Counsel shall so notify the complainant and any person(s) or entity(ies) identified therein as respondent(s), within the five (5) day period specified in 11 CFR 111.5(a), that no action shall be taken on the basis of that complaint. A copy of the complaint shall be provided with the notification to each respondent.

[45 FR 15120, Mar. 7, 1980, as amended at 89 FR 217, Jan. 2, 2024]

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