15 USC 1675: Exemption for State-regulated garnishments
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15 USC 1675: Exemption for State-regulated garnishments Text contains those laws in effect on January 14, 2026
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTIONSUBCHAPTER II-RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT

§1675. Exemption for State-regulated garnishments

The Secretary of Labor may by regulation exempt from the provisions of section 1673(a) and (b)(2) of this title garnishments issued under the laws of any State if he determines that the laws of that State provide restrictions on garnishment which are substantially similar to those provided in section 1673(a) and (b)(2) of this title.

( Pub. L. 90–321, title III, §305, May 29, 1968, 82 Stat. 164 ; Pub. L. 95–30, title V, §501(e)(4), May 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 162 .)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1977-Pub. L. 95–30 substituted "section 1673(a) and (b)(2) of this title" for "section 1673(a) of this title" in two places.