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# 49 U.S.C. § 44509 - Demonstration projects

## Text

The Secretary of Transportation may carry out under this chapter demonstration projects that the Secretary considers necessary for research and development activities under this chapter.

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1181.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 4450949 App.:2205(b)(1).Sept. 3, 1982, Pub. L. 97–248, § 506(b)(1), 96 Stat. 678; restated Dec. 30, 1987, Pub. L. 100–223, § 105(b)(1), 101 Stat. 1490.