Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 212.2 — Scope
31 C.F.R. § 212.2
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This part applies to:
(a) Entities. All financial institutions, as defined in § 212.3.
(b) Funds. Federal benefit payments protected from garnishment pursuant to the following authorities:
(1) SSA benefit payments protected under 42 U.S.C. 407 and 42 U.S.C. 1383(d)(1);
(2) VA benefit payments protected under 38 U.S.C. 5301(a);
(3) RRB benefit payments protected under 45 U.S.C. 231m(a) and 45 U.S.C. 352(e); and
(4) OPM benefit payments protected under 5 U.S.C. 8346 and 5 U.S.C. 8470.
Authorizing Statute
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Assignability; exemption from levy45 U.S.C. § 231m
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Exemption from legal process; recovery of payments5 U.S.C. § 8346
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Assignment of benefits42 U.S.C. § 407
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Procedure for payment of benefits42 U.S.C. § 1383
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Exemption from legal process; recovery of payments5 U.S.C. § 8470
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Nonassignability and exempt status of benefits38 U.S.C. § 5301
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Benefits45 U.S.C. § 352
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Disbursing authority in the executive branch31 U.S.C. § 3321
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Duties and powers of Board45 U.S.C. § 362
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Rules and regulations38 U.S.C. § 501
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General authority of the Secretary31 U.S.C. § 321
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Functions of the Director5 U.S.C. § 1103
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Required direct deposit31 U.S.C. § 3332
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Railroad Retirement Board45 U.S.C. § 231f
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Evidence, procedure, and certification for payments42 U.S.C. § 405