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15 U.S.C. 15h: Applicability of parens patriae actionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 1-MONOPOLIES AND COMBINATIONS IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE
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§15h. Applicability of parens patriae actions

Sections 15c, 15d, 15e, 15f, and 15g of this title shall apply in any State, unless such State provides by law for its nonapplicability in such State.

( Oct. 15, 1914, ch. 323, § 4H , as added Pub. L. 94–435, title III, § 301 , Sept. 30, 1976 , 90 Stat. 1396 .)

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Injuries sustained prior to Sept. 30, 1976, not covered by this section, see section 304 of Pub. L. 94–435, set out as a note under section 15c of this title.