5 CFR § 1651.18Chapter VI
§ 1651.18 Payment to one bars payment to another.
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Payment made to a beneficiary(ies) in accordance with this part, based upon information received before payment, bars any claim by any other person.
eCFR data current as of: June 9, 2026
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