42 USC 7385g: Attorney fees
Text contains those laws in effect on January 2, 2001
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYSUBCHAPTER XVI-ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAMPart C-Treatment, Coordination, and Forfeiture of Compensation and Benefits
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§7385g. Attorney fees
(a) General rule
Notwithstanding any contract, the representative of an individual may not receive, for services rendered in connection with the claim of an individual under part B, more than that percentage specified in subsection (b) of this section of a payment made under part B on such claim.
(b) Applicable percentage limitations
The percentage referred to in subsection (a) of this section is-
(1) 2 percent for the filing of an initial claim; and
(2) 10 percent with respect to any claim with respect to which a representative has made a contract for services before October 30, 2000.
(c) Penalty
Any such representative who violates this section shall be fined not more than $5,000.
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