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Department of State Standardized Regulations - (Last updated 10/29/2006)

REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES (Last Updated 10/29/2006)

 

330 PROHIBITIONS (eff. 10/29/06 TL:SR-670)

 

Representation allowances shall not be used for the following or similar purposes:

 

a. hire, purchase, operation or repair of any passenger-carrying vehicle, including aircraft (31 U.S.C. 1343 and 1344);

 

b. membership fees or dues in any society, club, or association (5 U.S.C. 5946);

 

c. compensation for cost of living, residence expenses, or for assignment under difficult environmental conditions (5 U.S.C. 5536);

 

d. expenses of recreation and entertainment solely for employees of the Executive Branch of the United States Government and their families (5 U.S.C. 5536);

 

e. rental of formal wear for any occasion except as provided in Section 320g; and

 

f. expenses incurred within the United States. (eff. 10/29/06 TL:SR-670)