§ 9-686. Nonresident alien dependent

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   (a) Representation by consular officer. -- A dependent of a covered employee who is a nonresident alien may be officially represented by a consular officer of the nation of which the dependent is a citizen or subject.

(b) Receipt and distribution of death benefits; discharge. -- If a consular officer represents a nonresident alien dependent:

   (1) the consular officer shall have the right to receive all death benefits awarded to the dependent for distribution to the dependent; and

   (2) receipt of death benefits by the consular officer is a full discharge of the amounts paid to and received by the consular officer.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 36; 1991, ch. 8, § 2.

                    
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