16 CFR 1.96 - Compromise of penalty.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 03, 2025

Title 16 - Commercial Practices last revised: Apr 23, 2025

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§ 1.96 - Compromise of penalty.

The Commission may compromise any penalty or proposed penalty at any time, with leave of court when necessary, taking into account the nature and degree of violation and the impact of a penalty upon a particular respondent.

authority: 15 U.S.C. 46; 15 U.S.C. 57a; 5 U.S.C. 552; 5 U.S.C. 601 note

source: 32 FR 8444, June 13, 1967, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 16 CFR 1.96