2012 US Code
Title 15 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 41 - CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION (§§ 1601 - 1693r)
Subchapter II - RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT (§§ 1671 - 1677)
Section 1677 - Effect on State laws

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 41 - CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER II - RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT
Sec. 1677 - Effect on State laws
Containssection 1677
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 90-321, title III, §307, May 29, 1968, 82 Stat. 164.
Statutes at Large Reference82 Stat. 164
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 90-321

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RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT - 15 U.S.C. § 1677 (2012)
§1677. Effect on State laws

This subchapter does not annul, alter, or affect, or exempt any person from complying with, the laws of any State

(1) prohibiting garnishments or providing for more limited garnishment than are allowed under this subchapter, or

(2) prohibiting the discharge of any employee by reason of the fact that his earnings have been subjected to garnishment for more than one indebtedness.

(Pub. L. 90–321, title III, §307, May 29, 1968, 82 Stat. 164.)

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