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Code · U.S. Code · Title 45 - RAILROADS · CHAPTER 2— LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO EMPLOYEES · § 54a

§ 54a. Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authority

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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.
(Apr. 22, 1908, ch. 149, § 4A, as added Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(i), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1365.)
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  • Apr. 22, 1908, ch. 149, § 4A
  • Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(i)
  • 108 Stat. 1365
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§ 54a
Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authority
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ActApr. 22, 1908, ch. 149, § 4A
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