[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 3] [Revised as of October 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR706.12] [Page 299] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE CHAPTER VII--COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS PART 706_EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT--Table of Contents Subpart B_Ethical and Other Conduct and Responsibilities of Employees Sec. 706.12 Financial interests. (a) Employees shall not: (1) Have a direct or indirect financial interest that conflicts substantially, or appears to conflict substantially, with their Government duties and responsibilities; or (2) Engage in, directly or indirectly, a financial transaction as a result of, or primarily relying on, information obtained through their Government employment. (b) This section does not preclude an employee from having a financial interest or engaging in financial transactions to the same extent as a private citizen not employed by the Government, so long as it is not prohibited by law, the Executive order, or Commission regulations.