# 48 CFR § 1203.204: 1203.204 Treatment of violations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.204

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 1203.204
- **Heading:** 1203.204 Treatment of violations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System > CHAPTER 12—DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 1203—IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST > Subpart 1203.2—Contractor Gratuities to Government Personnel

## Text

(a) The HCA is authorized to determine whether a Gratuities clause violation has occurred. If the HCA has been personally and substantially involved in the procurement, DOT legal counsel advice should be sought to determine if a substitute for the HCA should be designated.
(b) The COCO shall ensure that the contractor is afforded the hearing procedures required by FAR 3.204(b). Government legal counsel should be consulted regarding the appropriateness of the hearing procedures.
(c) If the HCA determines that the alleged gratuities violation occurred during the “conduct of an agency procurement”, the COCO shall consult with DOT legal counsel regarding the approach for appropriate processing of either the Procurement Integrity Act violation and/or the Gratuities violation.

## Nearby sections

- [48 CFR § 1203.101-3 1203.101-3 Agency regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.101-3.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.203 1203.203 Reporting suspected violations of the Gratuities clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.203.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.204 1203.204 Treatment of violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.204.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.301 1203.301 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.301.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.303 1203.303 Reporting suspected antitrust violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.303.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.405 1203.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.405.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.502-2 1203.502-2 Subcontractor kickbacks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.502-2.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.703 1203.703 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.703.md)
- [48 CFR § 1203.906 1203.906 Remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-1203.906.md)

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