Us Code § 421d - Effect on existing laws
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§ 421d. Effect on existing laws
Except as otherwise provided in sections 421a to 421h of this title, the provisions of the Federal reclamation laws, and Acts amendatory thereto, are continued in full force and effect.
(July 4, 1955, ch. 271, §4, 69 Stat. 245; Pub. L. 92–487, Oct. 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 805.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1972—Pub. L. 92–487 reenacted section without change.
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