2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 105 - Community Services Programs
Subchapter I - Community Economic Development
Part B - Special Rural Programs
Sec. 9809 - Statement of purpose

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 9809 (2016)
Section Name §9809. Statement of purpose
Section Text

It is the purpose of this part to meet the special economic needs of rural communities or areas with concentrations or substantial numbers of low-income persons by providing support to self-help programs which promote economic development and independence, as a supplement to existing similar programs conducted by other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Such programs should encourage low-income families to pool their talents and resources so as to create and expand rural economic enterprise.

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(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, §620, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 493.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part B - Special Rural Programs
Sec. 9809 - Statement of purpose
Contains section 9809
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 95 Stat. 493
Public Law References Public Law 97-35
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