# 5 CFR § 2641.103: Enforcement and penalties > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.103 ## Section - **Citation:** 5 CFR § 2641.103 - **Heading:** Enforcement and penalties - **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 2641—POST-EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESTRICTIONS > Subpart A—General Provisions ## Text (a) Enforcement. Criminal and civil enforcement of the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 207 is the responsibility of the Department of Justice. An agency is required to report to the Attorney General any information, complaints or allegations of possible criminal conduct in violation of title 18 of the United States Code, including possible violations of section 207 by former officers and employees. See 28 U.S.C. 535. When a possible violation of section 207 is referred to the Attorney General, the referring agency shall concurrently notify the Director of the Office of Government Ethics of the referral in accordance with 5 CFR 2638.603. (b) Penalties and injunctions. 18 U.S.C. 216 provides for the imposition of one or more of the following penalties and injunctions for a violation of section 207: (1) Criminal penalties. 18 U.S.C. 216(a) sets forth the maximum imprisonment terms for felony and misdemeanor violations of section 207. Section 216(a) also provides for the imposition of criminal fines for violations of section 207. For the amount of the criminal fines that may be imposed, see 18 U.S.C. 3571. (2) Civil penalties. 18 U.S.C. 216(b) authorizes the Attorney General to take civil actions to impose civil penalties for violations of section 207 and sets forth the amounts of the civil fines. (3) Injunctive relief. 18 U.S.C. 216(c) authorizes the Attorney General to seek an order from a United States District Court to prohibit a person from engaging in conduct which violates section 207. (c) Other relief. In addition to any other remedies provided by law, the United States may, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 218, void or rescind contracts, transactions, and other obligations of the United States in the event of a final conviction pursuant to section 207, and recover the amount expended or the thing transferred or its reasonable value. Note to § 2641.103: A person or entity who aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces, or procures commission of a violation of section 207 is punishable as a principal under 18 U.S.C. 2. ## Nearby sections - [5 CFR § 2641.101 § 2641.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.101.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.102 § 2641.102 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.102.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.103 § 2641.103 Enforcement and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.103.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.104 § 2641.104 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.104.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.105 § 2641.105 Advice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.105.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.106 § 2641.106 Applicability of certain provisions to Vice President.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.106.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.201 § 2641.201 Permanent restriction on any former employee's representations to United States concerning particular matter in which the employee participated personally and substantially.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.201.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.202 § 2641.202 Two-year restriction on any former employee's representations to United States concerning particular matter for which the employee had official responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.202.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.203 § 2641.203 One-year restriction on any former employee's representations, aid, or advice concerning ongoing trade or treaty negotiation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.203.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.204 § 2641.204 One-year restriction on any former senior employee's representations to former agency concerning any matter, regardless of prior involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.204.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.205 § 2641.205 Two-year restriction on any former very senior employee's representations to former agency or certain officials concerning any matter, regardless of prior involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.205.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.206 § 2641.206 One-year restriction on any former senior or very senior employee's representations on behalf of, or aid or advice to, a foreign entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.206.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.207 § 2641.207 One-year restriction on any former private sector assignee under the Information Technology Exchange Program representing, aiding, counseling or assisting in representing in connection with any contract with former agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.207.md) - [5 CFR § 2641.301 § 2641.301 Statutory exceptions and waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.301.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2641.103. 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