17 CFR § 201.530 - Initial decision on permanent order: Timing for submitting proposed findings and preparation of decision.

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title: "17 CFR § 201.530 - Initial decision on permanent order: Timing for submitting proposed findings and preparation of decision."
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title_name: "Commodity and Securities Exchanges"
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section_name: "Initial decision on permanent order: Timing for submitting proposed findings and preparation of decision."
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# 201.530 Initial decision on permanent order: Timing for submitting proposed findings and preparation of decision.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission or hearing officer, if a temporary cease-and-desist order or suspension of registration order is in effect, the following time limits shall apply to preparation of an initial decision as to whether such order should be made permanent:

(a) Proposed findings and conclusions and briefs in support thereof shall be filed 30 days after the close of the hearing;

(b) The record in the proceedings shall be served by the Secretary upon the hearing officer three days after the date for the filing of the last brief called for by the hearing officer; and

(c) The initial decision shall be filed with the Secretary at the earliest possible time, but in no event more than 30 days after service of the record, unless the hearing officer, by order, shall extend the time for good cause shown for a period not to exceed 30 days.