A Checklist for multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses on staying compliant with the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act). This Checklist provides tips for MLM plan operators on how to mitigate the risk of an enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for operating an illegal pyramid scheme. This Checklist also covers the hallmarks of an effective compliance program and the importance of reviewing decisions by the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC).