9 CFR § 202.6 - Taking no position on the merits.

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title: "9 CFR § 202.6 - Taking no position on the merits."
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title_name: "Animals and Animal Products"
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section_name: "Taking no position on the merits."
chapter_name: "AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (FAIR TRADE PRACTICES PROGRAM), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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# 202.6 Taking no position on the merits.

The proceeding may be instituted by filing of the informal complaint as a formal complaint, and the Administrator may take no position on the merits of the case.