B-210620: Jun 28, 1984

The general counsel of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requested a decision as to whether FCC could legally accept offers of rent-free exhibition space at trade shows and similar events. The general counsel stated that FCC participates in such events to inform the public about the effective use of radio technology and that such participation acts as a drawing card for promoters. GAO di...

B-210620: Jun 28, 1984

THE PROMOTERS OF SUCH EVENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO SET THE FEES THAT ARE CHARGED TO EXHIBITORS AND THE AMOUNT OF THE CHARGE. IS UP TO THE PROMOTER. THE OFFERS ARE NOT "GRATUITOUS CONVEYANCES OR TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP IN PROPERTY (MADE) WITHOUT CONSIDERATION.". THE COMMISSION'S PARTICIPATION IN SUCH EVENTS IS A DRAWING CARD WHICH RESULTS IN INCREASED ADMISSIONS REVENUES FOR THE PROMOTERS. THUS THERE IS...