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Code · U.S. Code · Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES · CHAPTER 45— INCENTIVE AWARDS · SUBCHAPTER I— AWARDS FOR SUPERIOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS · § 4505

§ 4505. Awards to former employees

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An agency may pay or grant an award under this subchapter notwithstanding the death or separation from the service of the employee concerned, if the suggestion, invention, superior accomplishment, other personal effort, or special act or service in the public interest for which the award is proposed was made or performed while the employee was in the employ of the Government.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 443; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVII, § 1703(b)(2), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 756.)
The words “or grant” are added for clarity.
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
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  • Pub. L. 89–554
  • 80 Stat. 443
  • Pub. L. 97–35, title XVII, § 1703(b)(2)
  • 95 Stat. 756
  • Pub. L. 97–35
  • section 1703(c) of Pub. L. 97–35
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§ 4505
Awards to former employees
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–554
Stat.80 Stat. 443
Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–35, title XVII, § 1703(b)(2)
Stat.95 Stat. 756
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