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42 U.S.C. § 7142c - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 7142c. Museum volunteers

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a)Authority to use volunteers

The Secretary may recruit, train, and accept the services of individuals or entities as volunteers for services or activities related to the Museum.

(b)Status of volunteers

(1)In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), service by a volunteer under subsection (a) shall not be considered Federal employment.

(2)Exceptions

(A)Federal Tort Claims Act

For purposes of chapter 171 of Title 28, a volunteer under subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee of the Government (as defined in section 2671 of that title).

(B)Compensation for work injuries

For purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of Title 5, a volunteer described in subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee (as defined in section 8101 of Title 5).

(c)Compensation

A volunteer under subsection (a) shall serve without pay, but may receive nominal awards and reimbursement for incidental expenses, including expenses for a uniform or transportation in furtherance of Museum activities.

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