§ 151.121 Use of official authority; coercion; candidacy; prohibitions

5 CFR 151.121A State or local officer or employee may not—

5 CFR 151.121(a)(a) Use his official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election or a nomination for office; or

5 CFR 151.121(b)(b) Directly or indirectly coerce, attempt to coerce, command, or advise a State or local officer or employee to pay, lend, or contribute anything of value to a political party, committee, organization, agency, or person for a political purpose.

5 CFR 151.121(c)(c) Be a candidate for elective office if the salary of the employee is paid completely, directly or indirectly, by loans or grants made by the United States or a Federal agency.