Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.1484.51 Ineligible contribution

(1) Any portion of salary or compensation of an individual who is the target of a promotional activity;

(2) Any expenditure, including that portion of salary and time spent, related to promoting membership in the Cooperator's organization;

(3) Any land costs other than allowable costs for office space;

(4) The cost of refreshments and related equipment provided to office staff;

(5) The cost of insuring articles owned by private individuals;

(6) The cost of any arrangement that has the effect of reducing the selling price of a U.S. agricultural commodity;

(7) The cost of product development or product modifications;

(8) Slotting fees or similar sales expenditures;

(9) Funds, services, capital goods, or personnel provided by any U.S. Government agency;

(10) The value of any services generated by a Cooperator or third party that involve no expenditure by the Cooperator or third party, e.g., free publicity;

(11) Membership fees in clubs and social organizations;  and

(12) Any expenditure for an activity prior to CCC's approval of that activity.