2017 US Code
Title 45 - Railroads
Chapter 2 - Liability for Injuries to Employees
Sec. 54a - Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authority

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Citation 45 U.S.C. § 54a (2017)
Section Name §54a. Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authority
Section Text

A regulation, standard, or requirement in force, or prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 201 of title 49 or by a State agency that is participating in investigative and surveillance activities under section 20105 of title 49, is deemed to be a statute under sections 53 and 54 of this title.

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(Apr. 22, 1908, ch. 149, §4A, as added Pub. L. 103–272, §4(i), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1365.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 45 - RAILROADS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 45 - RAILROADS
CHAPTER 2 - LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO EMPLOYEES
Sec. 54a - Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authority
Contains section 54a
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 108 Stat. 1365
Public Law References Public Law 103-272
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