Title 45 — RailroadsRelease 119-73
§54a Certain Federal and State regulations deemed statutory authority
Title 45 › Chapter CHAPTER 2— - LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO EMPLOYEES › § 54a
Summary
Rules under 49 U.S.C. ch.201 or rules by State agencies under §20105 count as statutes for sections 53 and 54.
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Title 45, §54a
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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 section 53 and 54 of this title.
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45 U.S.C. § 54a
Title 45 — Railroads
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73