47 CFR § 64.1704 - Frivolous disputes/penalties.

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title: "47 CFR § 64.1704 - Frivolous disputes/penalties."
title_number: 47
title_name: "Telecommunication"
section_number: "64.1704"
section_name: "Frivolous disputes/penalties."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION"
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part_name: "MISCELLANEOUS RULES RELATING TO COMMON CARRIERS"
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# 64.1704 Frivolous disputes/penalties.

(a) No person shall willfully refer a dispute to the dispute resolution process under this subpart unless to the best of his knowledge, information and belief there is good ground to support the dispute and the dispute is not interposed for delay.

(b) Any person who fails to comply with the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, may be subject to forfeiture pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. 503(b).