16 CFR 1.96 - Compromise of penalty.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 16 - Commercial Practices last revised: Dec 15, 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