# 45 C.F.R. § 73.301 (2026): Prohibition

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_301

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 73.301 (2026)
- **Heading:** Prohibition
- **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 C: Counter Trafficking in Persons Requirements / § 73.301: § 73.301   Prohibition.

## Text

Severe forms of trafficking in persons (
i.e.,
human trafficking), as defined in § 73.102, is a public health issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities. Human trafficking for labor or commercial sex are federal crimes and include punishment up to life in prison (18 U.S.C. chapter 77). All Department employees are prohibited from engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during duty and non-duty hours.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 73.301 (2026) § 73.301   Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_301.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.302 (2026) § 73.302   Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_302.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.303 (2026) § 73.303   Reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_303.md)

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