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§ 1512. Effect on State law

Type Statute
Publication 2026-03-26
State In force
Department United States Congress
Source OLRC
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§ 1512. Effect on State law

(a) Nonpreemption of State Authority.— Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit the power of any State court or administrative entity, or the power of any court or administrative entity of any political subdivision thereof, to find or declare a person dead for purposes of such State or political subdivision.

(b) State Defined.— In this section, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title V, § 569(b)(1), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 349.)

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