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94x19: Application of Standards of Ethical Conduct to a Sales Incentive Program

November 14, 1994

The acceptance by an executive branch employee of a "favorable price" based upon a company's incentive program would violate the Standards of Ethical Conduct. Such a favorable price would fall within the definition of a "gift" under the Standards. An employee's eligibility is based upon the employee's official position and acceptance is prohibited.

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