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5 U.S.C. § 8466a

Title 5 Chapter 84 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 8466a. Embezzlement or conversion of payments

  • (a)
    • (1) It shall be unlawful for a representative payee to embezzle or in any manner convert all or any part of the amounts received from payments received as a representative payee to a use other than for the use and benefit of the minor or individual on whose behalf such payments were received.
    • (2) If the Office determines that a representative payee has embezzled or converted payments as described in paragraph (1), the Office shall promptly—
      • (A) revoke the certification for payment of benefits to the representative payee; and
      • (B) certify payment—
        • (i) to another representative payee; or
        • (ii) if the interest of the individual under this title would be served thereby, to the individual.
  • (b) Any person who violates subsection (a)(1) shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.

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