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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 20 - Employees' Benefits |
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Chapter VI - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor |
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SubChapter B - Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as Amended |
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Part 725 - Claims for Benefits Under Part C of Title Iv of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, as Amended |
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Subpart H - Payment of Benefits |
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Special Provisions for Operator Payments |
§ 725.531 - Receipt for payment.
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§ 725.531 Receipt for payment.
Any individual receiving benefits under the Act in his or her own right, or as a representative payee, or as the duly appointed agent for the estate of a deceased beneficiary, shall execute receipts for benefits paid by any operator which shall be produced by such operator for inspection whenever the district director requires. A canceled check shall be considered adequate receipt of payment for purposes of this section. No operator or carrier shall be required to retain receipts for payments made for more than 5 years after the date on which such receipt was executed.