§ 2.3 Policy as to private controversies.

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Title 16—Commercial Practices > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION, PROCEDURES AND RULES OF PRACTICE > PART 2—NONADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES > Subpart A—Inquiries; Investigations; Compulsory Processes

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The Commission acts only in the public interest and does not initiate an investigation or take other action when the alleged violation of law is merely a matter of private controversy and does not tend adversely to affect the public.

[32 FR 8446, June 13, 1967]

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