15 USC 1677: Effect on State laws
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15 USC 1677: Effect on State laws Text contains those laws in effect on January 14, 2026
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTIONSUBCHAPTER II-RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT
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§1677. Effect on State laws

This subchapter does not annul, alter, or affect, or exempt any person from complying with, the laws of any State

(1) prohibiting garnishments or providing for more limited garnishment than are allowed under this subchapter, or

(2) prohibiting the discharge of any employee by reason of the fact that his earnings have been subjected to garnishment for more than one indebtedness.

( Pub. L. 90–321, title III, §307, May 29, 1968, 82 Stat. 164 .)