Title 45RailroadsRelease 119-73not60

§54a Certain Federal and State Regulations Deemed Statutory Authority

Title 45 › Chapter 2— LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO EMPLOYEES › § 54a

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

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Makes any rule, standard, or requirement that is in effect, or that the Secretary of Transportation makes under chapter 201 of title 49, or that a State agency issues while taking part in investigative and surveillance work under section 20105 of title 49, count as a statute for the purposes of sections 53 and 54 of this title.

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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 45Railroads

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60