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type: "LegalText"
title: "7 U.S.C. § 2262a"
description: "Overseas tort claims"
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title_number: 7
title_name: "AGRICULTURE"
chapter_number: "55"
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
section: "2262a"
citation: "7 U.S.C. § 2262a"
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# 7 U.S.C. § 2262a - Overseas tort claims
## Text
(a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture may pay a tort claim in the manner authorized by section 2672 of title 28, if the claim arises outside the United States in connection with activities of individuals who are performing services for the Secretary.
(b) Period for presentation of claim A claim may not be allowed under this section unless the claim is presented in writing to the Secretary of Agriculture within 2 years after the date on which the claim accrues.
(c) Finality Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an award or denial of a claim by the Secretary of Agriculture under this section is final.
(Pub. L. 104127, title IX, § 920, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1191.)