§ 2004.32 Production prohibited unless approved.

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Title 15—Commerce and Foreign Trade > Subtitle C—Regulations Relating to Foreign Trade Agreements > CHAPTER XX—OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE > PART 2004—DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION > Subpart D—Production or Disclosure of USTR Records, Information and Employee Testimony in Legal Proceedings

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(a) Approval required. An employee or any other person or entity in possession of records or information may not produce those records or information, or provide any testimony related to the records or information, in response to any demand or request without prior written approval from the General Counsel.

(b) Penalties. Any person or entity that fails to comply with this subpart may be subject to the penalties provided in 18 U.S.C. 641 and other applicable laws. A current employee also may be subject to administrative or disciplinary proceedings.

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