47 CFR § 7.16 - Informal or formal complaints.

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# 7.16 Informal or formal complaints.

Any person may file either a formal or informal complaint against a manufacturer or provider alleging violations of section 255 or this part subject to the enforcement requirements set forth in §§ 14.30 through 14.38 of this chapter.

[83 FR 44842, Sept. 4, 2018]