---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 1226.9"
title: "45"
number: "1226.9"
heading: "Exceptions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/1226.9"
---

# §1226.9. Exceptions.

- (a) A volunteer may draft, review, testify or make representations to a legislative body regarding a legislative measure upon request of the legislative body, a committee, or a member thereof, provided that:
  - (1) The request to draft, review, testify or make representations is in writing, addressed to the volunteer or the organization to which the volunteer is assigned or placed, and signed by a member or members of the legislative body.
  - (2) **The request states the type of representation or assistance requested and the issue to be addressed.**
  - (3) **The volunteer or the program sponsor provides a copy of such request to the State Director.**
- (b) The volunteer may draft, review, testify, or make a written representation to a legislative body regarding an authorization or appropriation measure directly affecting the operation of the project or program to which he or she is assigned: Provided:
  - (1) The sponsor organization provides notification to the State Director on a quarterly basis of all activity occurring pursuant to this exception.
  - (2) The legislative measure relates to the funding of the project or program or affects the existence or basic structure of the project or program.
- (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing exceptions, any activity by a volunteer pursuant to paragraph [(b)(1)](#b-1) or [(2)](#b-2) of this section shall be incidental to his or her regular work assignment.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 5043.

### Source

Source: 46 FR 8522, Jan. 27, 1981, unless otherwise noted.