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47 U.S.C. 17: Repealed. Pub. L. 105–119, title VI, § 620 , Nov. 26, 1997 , 111 Stat. 2519Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§17. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–119, title VI, § 620 , Nov. 26, 1997 , 111 Stat. 2519

Section, act May 26, 1900, ch. 586, 31 Stat. 206, related to prohibition of establishment of telegraph or cable lines by foreigners.