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title: "42 U.S.C. § 2000e–9"
description: "Conduct of hearings and investigations pursuant to section 161 of title 29"
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# 42 U.S.C. § 2000e–9 - Conduct of hearings and investigations pursuant to section 161 of title 29

## Text

For the purpose of all hearings and investigations conducted by the Commission or its duly authorized agents or agencies, section 161 of title 29 shall apply.

(Pub. L. 88–352, title VII, § 710, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 264; Pub. L. 92–261, § 7, Mar. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 109.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments1972—Pub. L. 92–261 substituted provisions making applicable section 161 of title 29 to all hearings and investigations conducted by the Commission or its authorized agents or agencies, for provisions enumerating the investigatory powers of the Commission and the procedure for their enforcement.