# 48 C.F.R. § 3.101-2 (2026): Solicitation and acceptance of gratuities by Government personnel

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_101_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 3.101-2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Solicitation and acceptance of gratuities by Government personnel
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 1 / Part 3 / Subpart 3.1 / § 3.101-2: Solicitation and acceptance of gratuities by Government personnel.

## Text

As a rule, no Government employee may solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary value from anyone who (a) has or is seeking to obtain Government business with the employee's agency, (b) conducts activities that are regulated by the employee's agency, or (c) has interests that may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of the employee's official duties. Certain limited exceptions are authorized in agency regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 3.101-1 (2026) General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_101_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.101-2 (2026) Solicitation and acceptance of gratuities by Government personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_101_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.101-3 (2026) Agency regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_101_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.103-1 (2026) Solicitation provision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_103_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.103-2 (2026) Evaluating the certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_103_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.103-3 (2026) The need for further certifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_103_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-1 (2026) Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-2 (2026) General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-3 (2026) Statutory and related prohibitions, restrictions, and requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-4 (2026) Disclosure, protection, and marking of contractor bid or proposal information and source selection information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_4.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-5 (2026) Disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_5.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-6 (2026) Ethics advisory opinions regarding prohibitions on a former official's acceptance of compensation from a contractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_6.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-7 (2026) Violations or possible violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_7.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 3.104-8 (2026) Criminal and civil penalties, and further administrative remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P3_S3_104_8.md)

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