What debts can the Commission refer to Treasury for collection by administrative and tax refund offset?
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(a) The Commission may refer any past due, legally enforceable nonjudgment debt of a person to the Treasury for administrative and tax refund offset if the debt:
(1) Has been delinquent for at least three months and will not have been delinquent more than 10 years at the time the offset is made;
(2) Is at least $25.00 or another amount established by Treasury.
(b) Debts reduced to judgment may be referred to Treasury for tax refund offset at any time.
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