Us Code § 2653 - Limitation or repeal of other provisions for recovery of hospital and medical care costs

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§ 2653. Limitation or repeal of other provisions for recovery of hospital and medical care costs

This chapter does not limit or repeal any other provision of law providing for recovery by the United States of the costs of care and treatment described in section 2651 of this title.

(Pub. L. 87–693, §3, Sept. 25, 1962, 76 Stat. 594.)

CHAPTER 33—COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS


Executive Documents

Executive Order No. 11280

Ex. Ord. No. 11280, May 11, 1966, 31 F.R. 7167, which established the President's Committee on Mental Retardation, was superseded by Ex. Ord. No. 11776, Mar. 28, 1974, 39 F.R. 11865, formerly set out preceding section 6000 of this title.

SUBCHAPTER I—UNIVERSITY-AFFILIATED FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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42 U.S.C. § 2653 is part of Title 42 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Us Code § 2653

What does United States Code § 2653 cover?

Section 2653 ("Limitation or repeal of other provisions for recovery of hospital and medical care costs") is part of the United States Code, the codified statutory law of Us Code. 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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