# 16 CFR § 2.3: Policy as to private controversies

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 CFR § 2.3
- **Heading:** Policy as to private controversies
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** 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

## Text

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]

## Nearby sections

- [16 CFR § 2.1 § 2.1 How initiated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.1.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 Complaint or request for Commission action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.2.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 Policy as to private controversies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.3.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.4 § 2.4 Investigational policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.4.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.5 § 2.5 By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.5.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.6 § 2.6 Notification of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.6.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.7 § 2.7 Compulsory process in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.7.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.9 § 2.9 Rights of witnesses in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.9.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.10 § 2.10 Petitions to limit or quash Commission compulsory process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.10.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.11 § 2.11 Withholding requested material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.11.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.13 § 2.13 Noncompliance with compulsory processes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.13.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.14 § 2.14 Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.14.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.15 § 2.15 Orders requiring witnesses to testify or provide other information and granting immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.15.md)
- [16 CFR § 2.16 § 2.16 Custodians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.16.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-2.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.