# 45 CFR § 73.301: Prohibition

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.301

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 73.301
- **Heading:** Prohibition
- **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 73—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT > Subpart C—Counter Trafficking in Persons Requirements

## Text

Severe forms of trafficking in persons (i.e., human trafficking), as defined in § 73.102, is a public health issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities. Human trafficking for labor or commercial sex are federal crimes and include punishment up to life in prison (18 U.S.C. chapter 77). All Department employees are prohibited from engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during duty and non-duty hours.

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 73.101 § 73.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.101.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.102 § 73.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.102.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.103 § 73.103 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.103.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.201 § 73.201 Courtesy and consideration for others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.201.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.202 § 73.202 Support of Department programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.202.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.203 § 73.203 Use of Government funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.203.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.204 § 73.204 Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.204.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.205 § 73.205 Conduct in Federal buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.205.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.206 § 73.206 Other prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.206.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.301 § 73.301 Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.301.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.302 § 73.302 Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.302.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.303 § 73.303 Reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.303.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.401 § 73.401 Gifts and decorations from foreign governments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.401.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.402 § 73.402 Acceptance of travel and subsistence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.402.md)

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