3. Jurisdiction

The Commission may at any time institute an investigation on its own motion.⁶ On December 17, 2009, the Commission issued this investigation into the alleged failure of TracFone to collect and remit user fees and PPP surcharges in violation of the laws, rules and regulations of this State. Pursuant to Ordering Paragraph 12 of this investigation, the Commission provided TracFone with notice of the issuance of this investigation on or about December 22, 2009.

⁶ Rule 5.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.