# 45 CFR § 2.3: Policy on Presentation of testimony and production of documents

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 2.3
- **Heading:** Policy on Presentation of testimony and production of documents
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > PART 2—TESTIMONY BY EMPLOYEES AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS IN PROCEEDINGS WHERE THE UNITED STATES IS NOT A PARTY

## Text

No employee or former employee of the DHHS may provide testimony or produce documents in any proceedings to which this part applies concerning information acquired in the course of performing official duties or because of the person's official relationship with the Department unless authorized by the Agency head pursuant to this part based on a determination by the Agency head, after consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, that compliance with the request would promote the objectives of the Department.
[68 FR 25839, May 14, 2003]

## Nearby sections

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