2016 US Code
Title 15 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 63 - Technology Innovation
Sec. 3702 - Purpose
| 15 U.S.C. § 3702 (2016) |
| §3702. Purpose |
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It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the United States by— (1) establishing organizations in the executive branch to study and stimulate technology; (2) promoting technology development through the establishment of cooperative research centers; (3) stimulating improved utilization of federally funded technology developments, including inventions, software, and training technologies, by State and local governments and the private sector; (4) providing encouragement for the development of technology through the recognition of individuals and companies which have made outstanding contributions in technology; and (5) encouraging the exchange of scientific and technical personnel among academia, industry, and Federal laboratories. |
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(Pub. L. 96–480, §3, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2312; Pub. L. 99–502, §9(b)(1), (f)(2), Oct. 20, 1986, 100 Stat. 1795, 1797.) |
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AMENDMENTS
1986—Par. (2). Pub. L. 99–502, §9(b)(1), substituted "cooperative research centers" for "centers for industrial technology". Par. (3). Pub. L. 99–502, §9(f)(2), inserted ", including inventions, software, and training technologies,". |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE |
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| Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 63 - TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION Sec. 3702 - Purpose |
| section 3702 |
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| January 6, 2017 |
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| 94 Stat. 2312 100 Stat. 1795 |
| Public Law 96-480, Public Law 99-502 |
