Conditions for acceptance.
5 C.F.R. § 2601.204
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01(a) No gift may be accepted that:
(1) Attaches conditions inconsistent with applicable laws or regulations;
(2) Is conditioned upon or will require the expenditure of appropriated funds that are not available to the agency;
(3) Requires the agency to provide the donor with some privilege, concession or other present or future benefit in return for the gift;
(4) Requires the agency to adhere to particular requirements as to deposit, investment, or management of funds donated;
(5) Requires the agency to undertake or engage in activities that are not related to the agency's mission, programs or statutory authorities; or
(6) Would reflect unfavorably upon the ability of the agency, or any of its employees, to carry out its responsibilities or official duties in a fair and objective manner, or would compromise or appear to compromise the integrity or the appearance of the integrity of its programs or any official involved in those programs.
(b) [Reserved]
Source: eCFRURL: https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2024-07-01/title-5.xmlFetched: 7/26/2026
