45 U.S.C. 54a: Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authorityText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§54a. Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authority
A regulation, standard, or requirement in force, or prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 201 of title 49 or by a State agency that is participating in investigative and surveillance activities under section 20105 of title 49, is deemed to be a statute under sections 53 and 54 of this title.
( Apr. 22, 1908, ch. 149, § 4A , as added Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(i) , July 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 1365 .)