7 USC § 2262a - Overseas tort claims

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title: "7 USC § 2262a - Overseas tort claims"
title_number: 7
title_name: "AGRICULTURE"
section_number: "2262a"
section_name: "Overseas tort claims"
chapter_number: 55
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 104–127, title IX, § 920, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1191.)"
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# § 2262a. Overseas tort claims

**(a)** **In general** section 2672 of title 28

The Secretary of Agriculture may pay a tort claim in the manner authorized by , 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.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 104–127, title IX, § 920, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1191.)