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# 42 U.S.C. § 3220 - Acceptance of certifications by applicants

## Text

Under terms and conditions determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may accept the certifications of an applicant for assistance under this chapter that the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 610, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior ProvisionsA prior section 3220, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 710, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 574, set forth penalties for false statements, securities overvaluation, embezzlement, misapplication of funds, false book entries, schemes to defraud, and speculation, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.