misuse
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
For purposes of this section, the term “misuse” means—
(1) splitting purchases;
(2) exceeding applicable purchase card limits or purchase thresholds;
(3) purchasing any unauthorized item;
(4) using a purchase card without being an authorized purchase card holder; or
(5) violating ethics standards.
Source
- 2026–present38 U.S.C. § 728Veterans Benefits · Misuse of Department purchase cards · for purposes of this section
Misuse.—For purposes of this section, the term "misuse" means—
(1) splitting purchases;
(2) exceeding applicable purchase card limits or purchase thresholds;
(3) purchasing any unauthorized item;
(4) using a purchase card without being an authorized purchase card holder; or
(5) violating ethics standards.
Source
- 2018–202638 U.S.C. § 728Veterans Benefits · Misuse of Department purchase cards · for purposes of this section