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2001 U.S. Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 31A - TELEMEDICINE AND DISTANCE LEARNING SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS
Sec. 950aaa - Purpose

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2000 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 31A - TELEMEDICINE AND DISTANCE LEARNING SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS
Sec. 950aaa - Purpose
Containssection 950aaa
Date2001
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 22, 2002
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 101-624, title XXIII, §2331, as added Pub. L. 104-127, title VII, §704, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1108.
Statutes at Large References104 Stat. 4017
106 Stat. 4100
110 Stat. 1108
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 101-624, Public Law 102-551, Public Law 104-127

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§950aaa. Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to encourage and improve telemedicine services and distance learning services in rural areas through the use of telecommunications, computer networks, and related advanced technologies by students, teachers, medical professionals, and rural residents.

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, §2331, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, §704, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1108.)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 950aaa, Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, §2331, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4017, provided purposes of chapter, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 104–127.

Termination of Chapter

Pub. L. 102–551, §1(b), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4100, provided that: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XXIII of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa et seq.), including the amendments made by this section [enacting section 950aaa–5 of this title and amending section 950aaa–4 of this title], shall be effective until September 30, 1997.”

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