Institution of proceedings.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (2) Informal complaints may be made in writing by telegram, by letter, or by facsimile transmission, setting forth the essential details of the transaction complained of. So far as practicable, every such informal complaint shall state such of the following items as may be applicable: (i) The name and address of each person and of the agent, if any, representing him in the transaction involved; (ii) Quantity and quality or grade of each kind of produce shipped; (iii) Date of shipment; (iv) Carrier identification; (v) Shipping and destination points; (vi) If a sale, the date, sale price, and amount actually received; (vii) If a consignment, the date, reported proceeds, gross and net; (viii) Amount of damages claimed, if any; and (ix) Statement of other material facts including terms of contract. (3) The informal complaint should, so far as practicable, be accompanied by true copies of all available papers relating to the transaction complained about, including shipping documents, letters, telegrams, invoices, manifests, inspection certificates, accounts sales, and any special contracts or agreements. (4) The informal complaint shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $100 as authorized by the Act. (b) (2) If the statements in the informal complaint and the investigation thereunder seem to warrant such action, and, in any case except one of wilfullness or one in which public health, interest or safety otherwise requires, which may result in the suspension or revocation of a

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 47.3