Civil, disciplinary and other action. Except when the employee engages in conduct in good faith reliance upon an advisory opinion issued under Sec. 2636.103 of this subpart, an employee who engages in any conduct in violation of the prohibitions, limitations and restrictions contained in this part may be subject to civil action under 5 U.S.C. app. When an employee engages in conduct in good faith reliance upon an advisory opinion issued under Sec.
Disciplinary action includes reprimand, suspension, demotion and removal.
Corrective action includes any action necessary to remedy a past violation or prevent a continuing violation of this part, including but not limited to restitution or termination of an activity. It is the responsibility of the employing agency to initiate disciplinary or corrective action in appropriate cases. However, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics may order corrective action or recommend disciplinary action under the procedures at part 2638 of this subchapter. The imposition of disciplinary action is at the discretion of the employing agency.