# 5 C.F.R. § 5501.105 (2026): Exemption for otherwise disqualifying financial interests derived from Indian or Alaska Native birthrights

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## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 5501.105 (2026)
- **Heading:** Exemption for otherwise disqualifying financial interests derived from Indian or Alaska Native birthrights
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XLV: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 5501: SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / § 5501.105: § 5501.105   Exemption for otherwise disqualifying financial interests derived from Indian or Alaska Native birthrights.

## Text

(a) Under 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(4), an employee who otherwise would be disqualified may participate in a particular matter where the otherwise disqualifying financial interest that would be affected results solely from the interest of the employee, or the employee's spouse or minor child, in birthrights:
(1) In an Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians;
(2) In an Indian allotment the title to which is held in trust by the United States or which is inalienable by the allottee without the consent of the United States; or
(3) In an Indian claims fund held in trust or administered by the United States.
(b) The exemption described in paragraph (a) of this section applies only if the particular matter does not involve the Indian allotment or claims fund or the Indian tribe, band, nation, organized group or community, or Alaska Native village corporation as a specific party or parties.

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