# 22 CFR § 18.5: Interpretative standards; advisory opinions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 18.5
- **Heading:** Interpretative standards; advisory opinions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER B—PERSONNEL > PART 18—REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST > Subpart B—Applicable Rules

## Text

(a) A determination that a former officer or employee of the Department violated 18 U.S.C. 207(a), (b) or (c) will be made in conformance with the standards established in the interpretative regulations promulgated, either in interim or final form by the Office of Government Ethics and published at 5 CFR part 737.
(b) Former officers and employees of the Department wanting to know whether a proposed course of conduct would be in conformity with the Act or the interpretive regulations thereunder may contact the Assistant Legal Adviser for Management to request an advisory opinion.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 18.1 § 18.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.2 § 18.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.3 § 18.3 Director General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.4 § 18.4 Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.5 § 18.5 Interpretative standards; advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.6 § 18.6 Authority to prohibit appearances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.7 § 18.7 Report of violation by a former employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.8 § 18.8 Institution of proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.9 § 18.9 Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.10 § 18.10 Service of complaint and other papers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.11 § 18.11 Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.11.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.12 § 18.12 Motions and requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.13 § 18.13 Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.13.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.14 § 18.14 Hearing examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.14.md)

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