41 C.F.R. § 102-42.15 Under what circumstances may an employee retain a foreign gift or decoration?
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
Employees, with the approval of their employing agencies, may accept and retain: (a) Gifts of minimal value received as souvenirs or marks of courtesy. When a gift of more than minimal value is accepted, the gift becomes the property of the U.S. Government, not the employee, and must be reported. (b) Decorations that have been offered or awarded for outstanding or unusually meritorious performance. If the employing agency disapproves retention of the decoration by the employee, the decoration becomes the property of the U.S. Government.
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 102–42—UTILIZATION, DONATION, AND DISPOSAL OF FOREIGN GIFTS AND DECORATIONS
Subpart A—General Provisions
Care, Handling and Disposition
§ 102-42.15 Under what circumstances may an employee retain a foreign gift or decoration?

