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46 U.S.C. 31109: Payment of judgment or settlementText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 311-SUITS INVOLVING PUBLIC VESSELS
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§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 .)

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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.