---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 1008.51"
title: "42"
number: "1008.51"
heading: "Exclusivity of OIG advisory opinions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/1008.51"
---

# §1008.51. Exclusivity of OIG advisory opinions.


The only method for obtaining a binding advisory opinion regarding any of the subject matters set forth in [§ 1008.5(a)](/cfr/42/1008.5.md?p=a) is through the procedures described in this part. No binding advisory opinion, oral or written, has or may be issued by the OIG regarding the specific matters set forth in [§ 1008.5(a)](/cfr/42/1008.5.md?p=a) except through written opinions issued in accordance with this part.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7d(b).

### Source

Source: 62 FR 7357, Feb. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.