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45 U.S.C. 65: Repealed. Pub. L. 104–287, § 10(b) , Oct. 11, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3401Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§§65, 66. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–287, § 10(b) , Oct. 11, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3401

Section 65, act Sept. 3, 5, 1916, ch. 436, § 1, 39 Stat. 721, established eight hour work day for employees of railroads. See section 28301 of Title 49, Transportation.

Section 66, act Sept. 3, 5, 1916, ch. 436, § 4, 39 Stat. 722, provided penalty for violation of section 65 of this title. See section 28302 of Title 49, Transportation.

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Act Sept. 3, 5, 1916, ch. 436, 39 Stat. 721, which enacted sections 65 and 66 of this title, was popularly known as the “Adamson Law”.