Alabama State Laws

State Ethics Law/Gifts – this Staff Employee Handbook policy provides guidance on receiving of gifts by USA employees who are covered by the State Ethics Law – primarily all those in the University General Division (campus).  The policy states employees may not solicit any gifts for personal gain, under any circumstances, from outside vendors, applicants, patients and their families, or visitors. Unsolicited gifts, other than those of de minimis value of no greater than $25, may not be accepted.