[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 9, Volume 2]

[Revised as of January 1, 2007]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 9CFR592.80]



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                  TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS

 

     CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 

                               AGRICULTURE

 

PART 592_VOLUNTARY INSPECTION OF EGG PRODUCTS--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 592.80  Political activity.



    All inspection program personnel are forbidden during the period of 

their respective appointments, to take an active part in political 

management or in political campaigns. Political activity in city, 

county, State, or national elections, whether primary or regular, or in 

behalf of any party or candidate is prohibited, except as authorized by 

law or regulation of the Department. This applies to all appointees, 

including, but not being limited to, temporary and cooperative employees 

and employees on leave of absence with or without pay. Willful violation 

of this section will constitute grounds for dismissal.