Federal · Title 30 — Mineral Lands and Mining
30 U.S.C. § 1716: Liabilities and bonding
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liable to the United States for any losses caused by any intentional or reckless action or inaction of such individual with respect to such moneys; and in the case of an independent contractor, required as the Secretary deems necessary to maintain a bond commensurate with the amount of money for which such individual could be liable to the United States.
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