42 CFR § 1008.51 - Exclusivity of OIG advisory opinions.

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title: "42 CFR § 1008.51 - Exclusivity of OIG advisory opinions."
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section_name: "Exclusivity of OIG advisory opinions."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL-HEALTH CARE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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authority: "42 U.S.C. 1320a-7d(b)."
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# 1008.51 Exclusivity of OIG advisory opinions.

The only method for obtaining a binding advisory opinion regarding any of the subject matters set forth in § 1008.5(a) is through the procedures described in this part. No binding advisory opinion, oral or written, has or may be issued by the OIG regarding the specific matters set forth in § 1008.5(a) except through written opinions issued in accordance with this part.