31 CFR § 802.507 - Commencement of investigation.

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title: "31 CFR § 802.507 - Commencement of investigation."
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chapter_name: "OFFICE OF INVESTMENT SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY"
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# 802.507 Commencement of investigation.

(a) If it is determined that an investigation should be undertaken, such investigation shall commence no later than the end of the review period described in § 802.503.

(b) An official of the Department of the Treasury shall promptly inform the parties to a covered real estate transaction in writing of the commencement of an investigation.