Title 46 of the U.S. Code § 31109 - Payment of judgment or settlement
Full text of § 31109 from Title 46 of the United States Code.
§ 31109. Payment of judgment or settlement
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.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1522.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 31109 | 46 App.:787. | Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 428, §7, 43 Stat. 1113. |
Reference to an arbitration award is added for consistency with sections 30912 and 31108 of the revised title.
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