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42 U.S.C. 5027a: Acceptance of donationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 66-DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICES
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§5027a. Acceptance of donations

(a)  In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), an entity receiving assistance under this subchapter may accept donations, including donations in cash or in kind fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment, or services.

(b)  Exception

An entity receiving assistance under this subchapter to carry out an activity shall not accept donations from the beneficiaries of the activity.

( Pub. L. 93–113, title II, § 228 , as added Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2146(e) , Apr. 21, 2009 , 123 Stat. 1591 .)

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Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.