48 CFR 1352.271-81
1352.271-81 Discharge of liens.
United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective
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- 48 CFR 1352.271-81, 1352.271-81 Discharge of liens, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/249763
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Full text
As prescribed in 48 CFR 1371.112, insert the following clause:
The contractor shall immediately discharge or cause to be discharged any lien or right in rem of any kind, other than in favor of the Government, which at any time exists or arises in connection with work done or materials furnished under the contract. If any such lien or right in rem is not immediately discharged, the Government may discharge or cause to be discharged such lien or right at the expense of the contractor.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.