What are the minimum requirements applicable to Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activities?
13 C.F.R. § 106.301
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01While SBA may subject a Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activity to additional requirements through internal policy and procedure, the following requirements apply to all Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activities:
(a) A Fee Based Record must be prepared by the Responsible Program Official in advance of the activity;
(b) Any Participant Fees charged will not exceed the minimal amount needed to cover the anticipated direct costs of the activity;
(c) Gifts of cash accepted and the collection of Participant Fees for Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activities are subject to the applicable requirements in this part, internal SBA policies and procedures as well as applicable U.S. Treasury rules and guidelines; and
(d) Written approval must be obtained as outlined in § 106.303.
Source: eCFRURL: https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2024-07-01/title-13.xmlFetched: 7/26/2026
