Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1280.26 - Soliciting, vending, and debt collecting(a) On NARA property or in NARA facilities, you may not:(1) Solicit for personal, charitable, or commercial causes;(3) Display or distribute commercial advertising; or(4) Collect private debts.(b) The following activities are exceptions to the prohibitions in subsection (a):(1) Participating in national or local drives for welfare, health, or other funds that the Office of Personnel Management authorizes or that NARA approves (e.g., the Combined Federal Campaign);(2) Employees collecting non-monetary items such as food, clothing, or toys, as approved by the Archivist or his/her designee;(3) Authorized employee organizations, including employee affinity groups, soliciting for membership dues or other organizational support, as approved by the Archivist or his/her designee; and(4) Authorized charitable support organizations, like the National Archives Foundation or a Presidential library foundation (e.g., the museum store at the National Archives Building), conducting revenue-producing activities.