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16 U.S.C. 971k: Savings clauseText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 16A-ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION
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§971k. Savings clause

Nothing in this chapter shall have the effect of diminishing the rights and obligations of any Nation under Article VIII(3) of the Convention.

( Pub. L. 94–70, § 11 , formerly § 12, as added Pub. L. 104–43, title III, § 308 , Nov. 3, 1995 , 109 Stat. 387 ; amended Pub. L. 105–384, title II, § 202(b)(1)(E) , Nov. 13, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3453 ; renumbered § 11, Pub. L. 114–81, title I, § 107(5) , Nov. 5, 2015 , 129 Stat. 658 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 11 of Pub. L. 94–70 was renumbered section 12 and is set out as a Separability note under section 971 of this title.

Another prior section 11 of Pub. L. 94–70 was classified to section 971j of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–81, title I, § 107(5), Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 658.

Amendments

1998⁠—Pub. L. 105–384 made technical amendment to style of heading and section designation in original act.