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Part 3 — Gifts and Decorations from Foreign Governments

Current through Oct 13, 2026

Authority: Sec. 515(a)(1), 91 Stat. 862, amending 5 U.S.C. 7342 (1976).

Source: 45 FR 80819, Dec. 8, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

Sections

  • § 3.1 Purpose.
  • § 3.2 Authority.
  • § 3.3 Definitions.
  • § 3.4 Restriction on acceptance of gifts and decorations.
  • § 3.5 Designation of officials and offices responsible for administration of foreign gifts and decorations.
  • § 3.6 Procedure to be followed by employees in depositing gifts of more than minimal value and reporting acceptance of travel or travel expenses.
  • § 3.7 Decorations.
  • § 3.8 Approval of retention of gifts or decorations with employing agency for official use.
  • § 3.9 Disposal of gifts and decorations which become the property of the United States.
  • § 3.10 Enforcement.
  • § 3.11 Responsibility of chief of mission to inform host government of restrictions on employees' receipt of gifts and decorations.
  • § 3.12 Exemption of grants and other foreign government assistance in cultural exchange programs from coverage of foreign gifts and decorations legislation.
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