Federal · Title 45 — Railroads

45 U.S.C. § 54a: Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authority

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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.

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