Exceptions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

The prohibitions set forth in § 2635.302(a) and (b) do not apply to a gift given or accepted under the circumstances described in paragraph (a) or (b) of this section. A contribution or the solicitation of a contribution that would otherwise violate the prohibitions set forth in § 2635.302(a) and (b) may only be made in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section. (a) (1) Items, other than cash, with an aggregate market value of $10 or less per occasion; (2) Items such as food and refreshments to be shared in the office among several employees; (3) Personal hospitality provided at a residence which is of a type and value customarily provided by the employee to personal friends; (4) Items given in connection with the receipt of personal hospitality if of a type and value customarily given on such occasions; and (5) Leave transferred under subpart I of part 630 of this title to an employee who is not an immediate supervisor, unless obtained in violation of § 630.912 of this title. (b) (1) In recognition of infrequently occurring occasions of personal significance such as marriage, illness, or the birth or adoption of a child; or (2) Upon occasions that terminate a subordinate-official superior relationship, such as retirement, resignation, or transfer. (c) (1) On a special, infrequent occasion as described in paragraph (b) of this section; or (2) On an occasional basis, for items such as food and refreshments to be shared in the office among several employees. An employee may

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