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42 U.S.C. 286b–1: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
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§286b–1. Definitions

As used in this subpart⁠—

(1)  the term “medical library” means a library related to the sciences related to health; and

(2)  the term “sciences related to health” includes medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, and public health, and fundamental and applied sciences when related thereto.

( July 1, 1944, ch. 373 , title IV, § 470, as added Pub. L. 99–158, § 2 , Nov. 20, 1985 , 99 Stat. 860 .)