CFR > Title 17 - Commodity and Securities Exchanges > CHAPTER I—COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION > PART 18—REPORTS BY TRADERS > 18.05—Maintenance of books and records.

18.05—Maintenance of books and records.

(a) Every trader who holds or controls a reportable futures or option position shall keep books and records showing all details concerning all positions and transactions in the commodity:
(1) On all reporting markets;
(2) Over the counter or pursuant to sections 2(d), 2(g) or 2(h)(1) -(2) of the Act or part 35 of this chapter ;
(3) On exempt commercial markets operating pursuant to sections 2(h)(3) -(5) of the Act;
(4) On exempt boards of trade operating pursuant to section 5d of the Act; and
(5) On foreign boards of trade.
(b) Every such trader shall also keep books and records showing all details concerning all positions and transactions in the cash commodity, its products and byproducts, and all commercial activities that the trader hedges in the futures or option contract in which the trader is reportable.
(c) The trader shall upon request furnish to the Commission any pertinent information concerning such positions, transactions, or activities in a form acceptable to the Commission.

Code of Federal Regulations

[72 FR 60771, Oct. 26, 2007, as amended at 74 FR 12192, Mar. 23, 2009]