# 5 CFR § 300.404: Use of fee-charging firms

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.404

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 300.404
- **Heading:** Use of fee-charging firms
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 300—EMPLOYMENT (GENERAL) > Subpart D—Use of Commercial Recruiting Firms and Nonprofit Employment Services

## Text

(a) Federal agencies are prohibited from using commercial recruiting firms and nonprofit employment services which charge fees to individuals referred to Federal positions. Federal agencies may not consider a candidate referred by a commercial recruiting firm or nonprofit employment service if the individual has paid or is expected to pay any fee to the firm or service.
(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to registration fees paid by individuals to nonprofit employment services operated by professional organizations when the registration fee is imposed regardless of whether the registrant is referred for employment or placed.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 300.101 § 300.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.102 § 300.102 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.103 § 300.103 Basic requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.104 § 300.104 Appeals, grievances and complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.104.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.201 § 300.201 Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.301 § 300.301 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.301.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.401 § 300.401 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.401.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.402 § 300.402 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.402.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.403 § 300.403 When commercial recruiting firms and nonprofit employment services may be used.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.403.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.404 § 300.404 Use of fee-charging firms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.404.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.405 § 300.405 Requirement for contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.405.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.406 § 300.406 Agency responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.406.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.407 § 300.407 Documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.407.md)
- [5 CFR § 300.408 § 300.408 Corrective action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-300.408.md)

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