# 5 C.F.R. § 2640.206 (2026): Existing agency exemptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2640_S2640_206

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 2640.206 (2026)
- **Heading:** Existing agency exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XVI: OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS / Part 2640: INTERPRETATION, EXEMPTIONS AND WAIVER GUIDANCE CONCERNING 18 U.S.C. 208 (ACTS AFFECTING A PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTEREST) / Subpart B: Exemptions Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(2) / § 2640.206: § 2640.206   Existing agency exemptions.

## Text

An employee who, prior to January 17, 1997, acted in an official capacity in a particular matter in which he had a financial interest, will be deemed to have acted in accordance with applicable regulations if he acted in reliance on an exemption issued by his employing Government agency pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(2), as in effect prior to November 30, 1989.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 2640.201 (2026) § 2640.201   Exemptions for interests in mutual funds, unit investment trusts, and employee benefit plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2640_S2640_201.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2640.202 (2026) § 2640.202   Exemptions for interests in securities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2640_S2640_202.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2640.203 (2026) § 2640.203   Miscellaneous exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2640_S2640_203.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2640.204 (2026) § 2640.204   Prohibited financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2640_S2640_204.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2640.205 (2026) § 2640.205   Employee responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2640_S2640_205.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2640.206 (2026) § 2640.206   Existing agency exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2640_S2640_206.md)

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