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36 U.S.C. 142: White Cane Safety DayText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
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§142. White Cane Safety Day

The President may issue each year a proclamation⁠—

(1)  designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day; and

(2)  calling on the people of the United States to observe White Cane Safety Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1262 .)

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142

36:169d.

Oct. 6, 1964, Pub. L. 88–628, 78 Stat. 1003.