Us Code § 8321 - Liability of accountable employees
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§ 8321. Liability of accountable employees
An accountable employee may not be held responsible for a payment made in violation of this subchapter when the payment made is in due course and without fraud, collusion, or gross negligence.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 564.)
| Derivation | U.S. Code | Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large |
|---|---|---|
| 5 U.S.C. 2286. | Sept. 26, 1961, Pub. L. 87–299, §1 "Sec. 7", 75 Stat. 645. |
The words "and section 3282 of Title 18" are omitted as unnecessary.
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