2017 US Code
Title 13 - Census
Chapter 5 - Censuses
Subchapter V - Geographic Scope, Preliminary and Supplemental Statistics, and Use of Sampling
Sec. 195 - Use of sampling

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Citation 13 U.S.C. § 195 (2017)
Section Name §195. Use of sampling
Section Text

Except for the determination of population for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible, authorize the use of the statistical method known as "sampling" in carrying out the provisions of this title.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 85–207, §14, Aug. 28, 1957, 71 Stat. 484; amended Pub. L. 94–521, §10, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2464.)

Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS

1976—Pub. L. 94–521 substituted "for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible" for "for apportionment purposes, the Secretary may, where he deems it appropriate".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1976 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 94–521 effective Oct. 17, 1976, see section 17 of Pub. L. 94–521, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 13 - CENSUS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 13 - CENSUS
CHAPTER 5 - CENSUSES
SUBCHAPTER V - GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE, PRELIMINARY AND SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS, AND USE OF SAMPLING
Sec. 195 - Use of sampling
Contains section 195
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 71 Stat. 484
90 Stat. 2464
Public Law References Public Law 85-207, Public Law 94-521
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