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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Civil Rights Act of 1968 · Sec. 816

Sec. 816. effect on state laws

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## Sec. 816 effect on state laws Nothing in this title shall be construed to invalidate or limit any law of a State or political subdivision of a State, or of any other jurisdiction in which this title shall be effective, that grants, guarantees or protects the same rights as are granted by this title; but any law of a State, a political subdivision, or other such jurisdiction that purports to require or permit any action that would be a discriminatory housing practice under this title shall to that extent be invalid. **[**[42 U.S.C. 3615](/us/usc/t42/s3615)**]**
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