# 5 CFR § 2640.206: Existing agency exemptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.206

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 2640.206
- **Heading:** Existing agency exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER XVI—OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS > SUBCHAPTER B—GOVERNMENT ETHICS > PART 2640—INTERPRETATION, EXEMPTIONS AND WAIVER GUIDANCE CONCERNING 18 U.S.C. 208 (ACTS AFFECTING A PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTEREST) > Subpart B—Exemptions Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(2)

## Text

An employee who, prior to January 17, 1997, acted in an official capacity in a particular matter in which he had a financial interest, will be deemed to have acted in accordance with applicable regulations if he acted in reliance on an exemption issued by his employing Government agency pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(2), as in effect prior to November 30, 1989.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 2640.101 § 2640.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.102 § 2640.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.103 § 2640.103 Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.201 § 2640.201 Exemptions for interests in mutual funds, unit investment trusts, and employee benefit plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.202 § 2640.202 Exemptions for interests in securities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.203 § 2640.203 Miscellaneous exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.204 § 2640.204 Prohibited financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.205 § 2640.205 Employee responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.206 § 2640.206 Existing agency exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.206.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.301 § 2640.301 Waivers issued pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(1).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.301.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.302 § 2640.302 Waivers issued pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(3).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.302.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.303 § 2640.303 Consultation and notification regarding waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.303.md)
- [5 CFR § 2640.304 § 2640.304 Public availability of agency waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2640.304.md)

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