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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)Embezzling and conversion generally.--
(1)In general.--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)Revocation.--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)Penalty.--Any person who violates subsection (a)(1) shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 5 U.S.C. § 8466a - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 5. Government Organization and Employees § 8466a. Embezzlement or conversion of payments - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-5-government-organization-and-employees/5-usc-sect-8466a/
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