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# 16 U.S.C. § 1685 - Regulations

## Text

The Secretary shall issue such regulations as the Secretary deems necessary to implement the provisions of this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 96–554, § 6, Dec. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 3258.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 9 of Pub. L. 96–554, set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.