American Samoa § 31.0218 - Existing registrations.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0218 — Existing registrations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0218. Existing registrations.
A person who, on 1 January 1978, holds registration of public accountant under the laws of this territory theretofore existing; or who holds a valid Certificate of Certified Public Accountant issued under the laws of another state; and who holds a registration to practice public accountancy under the laws of this territory theretofore existing, may not be required to register again under this chapter, but shall otherwise be subject to all the provisions of this chapter. Such previous registration must, for all purposes, be considered registration under this chapter and subject to the provisions of this chapter. Amendments: 1978 Substituted “Territory” for “State” at beginning of section, and added reference to persons holding a valid certificate of public accountant from another state and a registration to practice under the laws of American Samoa.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0218 cover?
Section 31.0218 ("Existing registrations.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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