[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2003]
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[CITE: 21CFR17.15]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                                SERVICES
 
PART 17--CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES HEARINGS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 17.15  Parties to the hearing.

    (a) The parties to the hearing shall be the respondent and the 
Center(s) with jurisdiction over the matter at issue. No other person 
may participate.
    (b) The parties may at any time prior to a final decision by the 
entity deciding any appeal agree to a settlement of all or a part of the 
matter. The settlement agreement shall be filed in the docket and shall 
constitute complete or partial resolution of the administrative case as 
so designated by the settlement agreement. The settlement document shall 
be effective upon filing in the docket and need not be ratified by the 
presiding officer or the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
    (c) The parties may be represented by counsel, who may be present at 
the hearing.