# 5 CFR § 734.102: Jurisdiction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.102

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 734.102
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction
- **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 734—POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) The United States Office of Special Counsel has exclusive authority to investigate allegations of political activity prohibited by the Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993, as implemented by 5 CFR part 734, prosecute alleged violations before the United States Merit Systems Protection Board, and render advisory opinions concerning the applicability of 5 CFR part 734 to the political activity of Federal employees. (5 U.S.C. 1212 and 1216). Advice concerning the Hatch Act Reform Amendments may be requested from the Office of Special Counsel:
(1) By letter addressed to the Office of Special Counsel at 1730 M Street NW., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505;
(2) By telephone on (202) 254-3650, or (1-800) 854-2824;
(3) By fax on (202) 254-3700; or
(4) By email at Hatchact@osc.gov.
(b) The Merit Systems Protection Board has exclusive authority to determine whether a violation of the Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993, as implemented by 5 CFR part 734, has occurred and to impose a penalty of removal, reduction-in-grade, debarment from Federal employment for a period not to exceed 5 years, suspension, reprimand, or an assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000, for violation of the political activity restrictions regulated by this part. (5 U.S.C. 1204 and 7326).
(c) The Office of Personnel Management is authorized to issue regulations describing the political activities which are permitted and prohibited under the Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993. (5 U.S.C. 1103, 1104, 7325; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978, 92 Stat. 3783, 3 CFR 1978 Comp. p. 323; and E.O. 12107, 3 CFR 1978 Comp. p. 264.)
[59 FR 48769, Sept. 23, 1994, as amended at 61 FR 35100, July 5, 1996; 79 FR 25485, May 5, 2014]

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 734.101 § 734.101 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.102 § 734.102 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.103 § 734.103 Multicandidate political committees of Federal labor organizations and Federal employee organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.104 § 734.104 Restriction of political activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.104.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.201 § 734.201 Exclusion from coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.202 § 734.202 Permitted activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.203 § 734.203 Participation in nonpartisan activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.204 § 734.204 Participation in political organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.205 § 734.205 Participation in political campaigns.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.206 § 734.206 Participation in elections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.206.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.207 § 734.207 Candidacy for public office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.207.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.208 § 734.208 Participation in fundraising.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.208.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.301 § 734.301 Exclusion from coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.301.md)
- [5 CFR § 734.302 § 734.302 Use of official authority; prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-734.302.md)

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