# 34 U.S.C. § 10282: Limitations on benefits

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## Section

- **Citation:** 34 U.S.C. § 10282
- **Heading:** Limitations on benefits
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** June 1, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > Subtitle I—Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101—JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XI—PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ DEATH BENEFITS > Part A—Death Benefits

## Text

if the fatal or catastrophic injury was caused by the intentional misconduct of the public safety officer or by such officer’s intention to bring about his death, disability, or injury;

( Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1202 , as added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 609F , Oct. 12, 1984 , 98 Stat. 2099 ; amended Pub. L. 101–647, title XIII, § 1301(b) , Nov. 29, 1990 , 104 Stat. 4834 ; Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1164(b) , Jan. 5, 2006 , 119 Stat. 3120 ; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, § 1086(b)(1)(C) , Jan. 2, 2013 , 126 Stat. 1966 ; Pub. L. 115–36, § 5 , June 2, 2017 , 131 Stat. 852 .)

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