[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 10]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR1484]

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                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
  CHAPTER XIV--COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 
PART 1484_PROGRAMS TO HELP DEVELOP FOREIGN MARKETS FOR AGRICULTURAL 
 
               Subpart D_Contributions and Reimbursements
 
Sec.  1484.55  What expenditures may not be reimbursed under the Cooperator 

program?

    (a) FAS will not reimburse expenditures made prior to approval of a 
Cooperator's program, unreasonable expenditures, or any cost of:
    (1) Expenses, fines, settlements, or claims resulting from suits, 
challenges,

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or disputes emanating from employment terms, conditions, contract 
provisions, or related formalities;
    (2) Product development, product modification, or product research;
    (3) Product samples;
    (4) Slotting fees or similar sales expenditures;
    (5) The purchase, construction, or lease of space for permanent 
displays, i.e., displays lasting beyond one marketing plan year;
    (6) Office parking fees;
    (7) Coupon redemption or price discounts;
    (8) Refundable deposits or advances;
    (9) Giveaways, awards, prizes, gifts, and other similar promotional 
materials in excess of $1.00 per item;
    (10) Alcoholic beverages that are not an integral part of a 
promotional activity;
    (11) The purchase, lease (except for use in authorized travel 
status), or repair of motor vehicles;
    (12) Travel of applicants for employment interviews;
    (13) Unused non-refundable airline tickets or associated penalty 
fees, except where travel is restricted by U.S. government action or 
advisory;
    (14) Any arrangement which has the effect of reducing the selling 
price of an agricultural commodity;
    (15) Goods and services and salaries of third party personnel;
    (16) Membership fees in clubs and social organizations;
    (17) Indemnity and fidelity bonds;
    (18) Fees for participating in U.S. Government sponsored activities, 
other than trade fairs, shows, and exhibits;
    (19) Business cards;
    (20) Seasonal greeting cards;
    (21) Subscriptions to non-trade related publications;
    (22) Credit card fees;
    (23) Refreshments, or related equipment, for office staff;
    (24) Insurance on household goods and personal effects, including 
privately-owned automobiles, whether overseas or stored in the U.S., 
belonging to U.S. citizen employees;
    (25) Home office domestic administrative expenses, including 
communication costs;
    (26) Payment of U.S. or foreign employee's or contractor's share of 
personal taxes, except as legally required in a foreign country;
    (27) Wireless phone equipment, equipment repair, insurance, and 
other related charges;
    (28) STRE expenses incurred in the U.S;
    (29) Entertainment, e.g., amusements, diversions, cover charges, 
personal gifts, or tickets to theatrical or sporting events;
    (30) Functions (including receptions and meals at Cooperator staff 
conferences) at which target groups, such as members of the overseas 
trade, opinion leaders, foreign government officials, and other similar 
groups, are not present; or
    (31) Promotions directed at consumers purchasing in their individual 
capacity.
    (b) The Deputy Administrator may determine, at the Deputy 
Administrator's discretion, whether any cost not expressly listed in 
this section will be reimbursed.
    (c) FAS will reimburse for expenses incurred up to 30 calendar days 
beyond the conclusion of the marketing plan year.