Us Code § 485j - Effect on existing laws
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§ 485j. Effect on existing laws
The provisions of previous Acts of Congress not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter shall remain in full force and effect.
(Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 418, §16, 53 Stat. 1198.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Construction With Other Laws
Act Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 418, §18, 53 Stat. 1198, provided that: "Nothing in this Act [see section 485k of this title] shall be construed to amend the Boulder Canyon Project Act (45 Stat. 1057), as amended [section 617 et seq. of this title]."
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