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416.1545—Violations of our requirements, rules, or standards.

When we have evidence that a representative fails to meet our qualification requirements or has violated the rules governing dealings with us, we may begin proceedings to suspend or disqualify that individual from acting in a representational capacity before us. We may file charges seeking such sanctions when we have evidence that a representative:

(a) Does not meet the qualifying requirements described in § 416.1505 ;

(b) Has violated the affirmative duties or engaged in the prohibited actions set forth in § 416.1540 ;

(d) Has been, by reason of misconduct, disbarred or suspended from any bar or court to which he or she was previously admitted to practice (see § 416.1570(a) ); or

(e) Has been, by reason of misconduct, disqualified from participating in or appearing before any Federal program or agency (see § 416.1570(a) ).

Code of Federal Regulations

[63 FR 41418, Aug. 4, 1998, as amended at 71 FR 2877, Jan. 18, 2006]

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