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46 U.S.C. § 31109

Payment of judgment or settlement

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 31109, Payment of judgment or settlement, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/487986
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The proper accounting officer of the United States shall pay a final judgment, arbitration award, or settlement under this chapter on presentation of an authenticated copy. Payment shall be made from any money in the Treasury appropriated for the purpose.

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 109-304(H.R. 1442)2006-10-06
    To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally