[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR73.735-504] [Page 168] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 73--STANDARDS OF CONDUCT--Table of Contents Subpart E--Gifts, Entertainment, and Favors Sec. 73.735-504 Gifts to official superiors. An employee shall not solicit a contribution from another employee for a gift to an official superior, make a donation as a gift to an official superior, or accept a gift from an employee receiving less pay than himself or herself. 5 U.S.C. 7351. This section does not prohibit a voluntary gift of nominal value or donation in nominal amount made on a special occasion such as marriage, illness or retirement.