15.737-7—Authority to prohibit practice.
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 207(j), if the General
Counsel finds, after notice and opportunity for a
hearing, that a former officer or employee of the
Department violated 18 U.S.C. 207 (a), (b) or (c),
the General Counsel in his/her discretion may
prohibit that person from engaging in practice
before the Department or a separate statutory
agency thereof for a period not to exceed five
years, or may take other appropriate disciplinary
action.