# 43 C.F.R. § 20.503 (2026): Scope of authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_503

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 20.503 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope of authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Part 20: EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT / Subpart E: Other Employee Conduct Provisions / § 20.503: § 20.503   Scope of authority.

## Text

Employes shall not engage in any conduct or activity which is in excess of his or her authority, or is otherwise contrary to any law or announced Departmental policy.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 20.501 (2026) § 20.501   General policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_501.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.502 (2026) § 20.502   Conformance with policy and subordination to authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_502.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.503 (2026) § 20.503   Scope of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_503.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.504 (2026) § 20.504   Selling or soliciting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_504.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.505 (2026) § 20.505   Habitual use of intoxicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_505.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.506 (2026) § 20.506   Appropriations, legislation and lobbying.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_506.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.507 (2026) § 20.507   Unlawful organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_507.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.508 (2026) § 20.508   Notary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_508.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.509 (2026) § 20.509   Penalty mail and official stationery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_509.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.510 (2026) § 20.510   Fraud or false statements in a Government matter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_510.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.511 (2026) § 20.511   Carrying of firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_511.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.512 (2026) § 20.512   Labor practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_512.md)

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