11 C.F.R. § 7.7

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 7.7 - Prohibition against making complaints and investigations public
(a) Commission employees are subject to criminal penalties if they discuss or otherwise make public any matters pertaining to a complaint or investigation under 52 U.S.C. 30109 , without the written permission of the person complained against or being investigated. Such communications are prohibited by 52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(12)(A) .
(b) Section 30109(a)(12)(B) of Title 52 of the United States Code provides as follows: "Any member or employee of the Commission, or any other person, who violates the provisions of [ 52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(12)(A) ] shall be fined not more than $2,000. Any such member, employee, or other person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of [ 52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(12)(A) ] shall be fined not more than $5,000."

11 C.F.R. § 7.7

79 FR 77844, 12/29/2014