---
kind: "section"
citation: "13 C.F.R. § 106.301"
title: "13"
number: "106.301"
heading: "What are the minimum requirements applicable to Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activities?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/13/106.301"
---

# §106.301. What are the minimum requirements applicable to Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activities?


While SBA may subject a Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activity to additional requirements through internal policy and procedure, the following requirements apply to all Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activities:

- (a) A Fee Based Record must be prepared by the Responsible Program Official in advance of the activity;
- (b) Any Participant Fees charged will not exceed the minimal amount needed to cover the anticipated direct costs of the activity;
- (c) Gifts of cash accepted and the collection of Participant Fees for Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activities are subject to the applicable requirements in this part, internal SBA policies and procedures as well as applicable U.S. Treasury rules and guidelines; and
- (d) Written approval must be obtained as outlined in [§ 106.303](/cfr/13/106.303.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 633 (g) and (h); 15 U.S.C. 637(b)(1)(A); 15 U.S.C. 637(b)(G).

### Source

Source: 70 FR 70704, Nov. 23, 2005, unless otherwise noted.