Title 12Banks and BankingRelease 119-73not60

§1978 Actions Under Other Federal or State Laws Unaffected; Regulations or Orders Barred as a Defense

Title 12 › Chapter 22— TYING ARRANGEMENTS › § 1978

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

Anyone, including the United States, may still sue under other federal or state laws to challenge acts or practices covered here. A Board rule or order under this chapter cannot be used as a defense.

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Title 12, §1978

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Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as affecting in any manner the right of the United States or any other party to bring an action under any other law of the United States or of any State, including any right which may exist in addition to specific statutory authority, challenging the legality of any act or practice which may be proscribed by this chapter. No regulation or order issued by the Board under this chapter shall in any manner constitute a defense to such action.

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12 U.S.C. § 1978

Title 12Banks and Banking

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60