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43 U.S.C. 485j: Effect on existing lawsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 43-PUBLIC LANDSCHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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§485j. Effect on existing laws

The provisions of previous Acts of Congress not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter shall remain in full force and effect.

( Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 418, § 16 , 53 Stat. 1198 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Construction With Other Laws

Act Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 418, § 18, 53 Stat. 1198, provided that:

“Nothing in this Act [see section 485k of this title] shall be construed to amend the Boulder Canyon Project Act (45 Stat. 1057), as amended [section 617 et seq. of this title].”