CFR > Title 16 - Commercial Practices > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION, PROCEDURES AND RULES OF PRACTICE (parts 0 to 16) > PART 2—NONADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES > SUBPART A—Inquiries; Investigations; Compulsory Processes (§2.1 to §2.16) > 2.3—Policy as to private controversies.

2.3—Policy as to private controversies.

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.

Code of Federal Regulations

[32 FR 8446, June 13, 1967]