(1) The Fair Trade Commission may, if it deems that a suspicion of
violating the provisions of this Act exists, make a necessary
investigation ex officio.
(2) Any person who deems that a violation of the provisions of this Act has
occurred may report it to the Fair Trade Commission.
(3) In the case of investigation under paragraph (1) or (2), the Fair Trade
Commission shall give notice, in writing, to the parties concerned
disclosing the results of the investigation (including any corrective
measures that will be implemented as a result of investigation).
(4) If five years have passed since an act of violating the provisions of this
Act was committed, the Fair Trade Commission shall not make orders
for corrective measures or impose surcharges as prescribed by this Act
against such an offense; provided that in case where a corrective
measure or the imposition of surcharge is cancelled by a judgment of
court, and where a new disposition is made under the relevant reasons
for judgment, this shall not apply.