2021 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 7 - International Bureaus, Congresses, Etc.
Subchapter IV - International Boundary and Water Commission
Sec. 277d-21 - Attorneys' fees; penalties

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 277d-21 (2021)
Section Name §277d–21. Attorneys' fees; penalties
Section Text

The Commissioner, in rendering an award in favor of any claimant under section 277d–19 of this title, may, as part of such award, determine and allow reasonable attorneys' fees which shall not exceed 10 per centum of the amount awarded, to be paid out of but not in addition to the amount of award, to the attorneys representing the claimant. Any attorney who charges, demands, receives, or collects for services rendered in connection with such claim any amount in excess of that allowed by the terms of this section, if award be made, shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

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(Pub. L. 88–300, §5, Apr. 29, 1964, 78 Stat. 185.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 7 - INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC.
SUBCHAPTER IV - INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION
Sec. 277d-21 - Attorneys' fees; penalties
Contains section 277d-21
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 78 Stat. 185
Public Law References Public Law 88-300
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