# 45 C.F.R. § 73.205 (2026): Conduct in Federal buildings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_205

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 73.205 (2026)
- **Heading:** Conduct in Federal buildings
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Part 73: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT / Subpart B: Conduct on the Job / § 73.205: § 73.205   Conduct in Federal buildings.

## Text

(a) While on Government-owned or Government-leased property or on duty for the Government, an employee must not conduct or participate in any gambling activity, including operating a gambling device, conducting a lottery or pool, participating in a game for money or property, or selling or purchasing a numbers slip or ticket.
(b) An employee must not, while in or on Government-owned or Government-leased property or while on duty for the Government, solicit alms (including money and non-monetary items) and contributions, engage in commercial soliciting and vending, display or distribute commercial advertisements, or collect private debts.
(c) The prohibitions in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section do not preclude:
(1) Activities necessitated by an employee's law enforcement duties;
(2) Participation in federally sponsored fundraising activities conducted pursuant to 5 CFR part 950, or similar HHS-approved activities; or
(3) Buying a lottery ticket at an authorized State lottery outlet for a lottery authorized by State law and conducted by an agency of a State within that State.
(d) The General Services Administration's Federal Management Regulations on “Conduct on Federal Property,” codified under 41 CFR part 102-74, subpart C, apply to all property under the control of the General Services Administration, and those regulations are also applicable to all buildings and space under the control of this Department. The General Services Administration regulations prohibit, among other things, gambling, being intoxicated, and possession, distribution, or use of narcotic or dangerous drugs on the premises.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 73.201 (2026) § 73.201   Courtesy and consideration for others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_201.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.202 (2026) § 73.202   Support of Department programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_202.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.203 (2026) § 73.203   Use of Government funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_203.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.204 (2026) § 73.204   Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_204.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.205 (2026) § 73.205   Conduct in Federal buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_205.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.206 (2026) § 73.206   Other prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_206.md)

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