§ 0.735-69 - Sanctions.

In event of a finding, not overturned on appeal, of a violation of 18 U.S.C. 207, the Assistant Secretary for Administration may:

(a) Prohibit the respondent from making, on behalf of any other person (except the United States) any formal or informal appearance before, or, with the intent to influence, any oral or written communication to the Department on any matter of business for a period not to exceed five years, which may be accomplished by directing Department employees to refuse to participate in any such appearances or to accept any such communications; and

(b) Take other appropriate disciplinary action.