§ 329. Limitations on outside activities

• (a)
  • (1) The Secretary of the Treasury and the Treasurer may not—
    • (A) be involved in trade or commerce;
    • (B) own any part of a vessel (except a pleasure vessel);
    • (C) buy or hold as a beneficiary in trust public property;
    • (D) be involved in buying or disposing of obligations of a State or the United States Government; and
    • (E) personally take or use a benefit gained from conducting business of the Department of the Treasury except as authorized by law.
  • (2) An officer violating this subsection shall be fined $3,000, removed from office, and thereafter may not hold an office of the Government.
  • (3) An individual (except prosecutors) giving information leading to the prosecution and conviction of an individual violating this subsection shall receive $1,500 of the fine when paid.
• (b)
  • (1) An officer or employee of the Department (except the Secretary or Treasurer) may not—
    • (A) carry on a trade or business in the funds, debts, or property of a State or the Government; and
    • (B) personally use a benefit gained from conducting business of the Department.
  • (2) An officer or employee violating this subsection shall be fined $500 and removed from office.