# 11 C.F.R. § 7.3 (2025): Interpretation and guidance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 11 C.F.R. § 7.3 (2025)
- **Heading:** Interpretation and guidance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 11 CFR: Federal Elections / Chapter I: FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION / Part 7: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT / § 7.3: § 7.3   Interpretation and guidance.

## Text

(a) A Commissioner or employee seeking advice and guidance on matters covered by this part or 5 CFR parts 735, 2634, 2635, 2640, or 4701 may consult with the Designated Agency Ethics Official. The Designated Agency Ethics Official should be consulted before undertaking any action that might violate this part or 5 CFR parts 735, 2634, 2635, 2640, or 4701 governing the conduct of Commissioners or employees.
(b) The Designated Agency Ethics Official, a Commissioner, or an employee may request an opinion from the Director of the Office of Government Ethics regarding an interpretation of 5 CFR parts 2634, 2635, or 2640.

## Nearby sections

- [11 C.F.R. § 7.1 (2025) § 7.1   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_1.md)
- [11 C.F.R. § 7.2 (2025) § 7.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_2.md)
- [11 C.F.R. § 7.3 (2025) § 7.3   Interpretation and guidance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_3.md)
- [11 C.F.R. § 7.4 (2025) § 7.4   Reporting suspected violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_4.md)
- [11 C.F.R. § 7.5 (2025) § 7.5   Corrective action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_5.md)
- [11 C.F.R. § 7.6 (2025) § 7.6   Outside employment and activities by Commissioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_6.md)
- [11 C.F.R. § 7.7 (2025) § 7.7   Prohibition against making complaints and investigations public.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_7.md)
- [11 C.F.R. § 7.8 (2025) § 7.8   Ex parte communications in enforcement actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T11_P7_S7_8.md)

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