The operation of an account in a U.S. financial institution for an individual in Syria other than an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to § 542.201, is authorized, provided that transactions processed through the account:
(a) Are of a personal nature and not for use in supporting or operating a business;
(b) Do not involve transfers directly or indirectly to Syria or for the benefit of individuals ordinarily resident in Syria unless authorized by § 542.512; and
(c) Are not otherwise prohibited by this part.
authority: 3 U.S.C. 301;
31 U.S.C. 321(b);
18 U.S.C. 2332d;
22 U.S.C. 287c;
22 U.S.C. 8791-8793;
22 U.S.C. 9528;
50 U.S.C. 1601-1651,
1701; Pub. L. 108-175 (
22 U.S.C. 2151 note); Pub. L. 116-92, Div. F, Title LXXIV, 133 Stat. 2291 (
22 U.S.C. 8791 note); Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (
28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13338, 69 FR 26751, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 168; E.O. 13399, 71 FR 25059, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 218; E.O. 13460, 73 FR 8991,
3 CFR 2008 Comp., p. 181; E.O. 13572, 76 FR 24787,
3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 236; E.O. 13573, 76 FR 29143,
3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 241; E.O. 13582, 76 FR 52209,
3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 264; E.O. 13606, 77 FR 24571,
3 CFR 2012 Comp., p. 243; E.O.13608, 77 FR 26409, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 252
source: 79 FR 25416, May 2, 2014, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 31 CFR 542.515