42 U.S.C. § 3615 — Effect on State laws
U.S.C. Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE 42 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 45 - FAIR HOUSING SUBCHAPTER I - GENERALLY Sec. 3615 - Effect on State laws From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§3615. Effect on State laws
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit any law of a State or political subdivision of a State, or of any other jurisdiction in which this subchapter shall be effective, that grants, guarantees, or protects the same rights as are granted by this subchapter; but any law of a State, a political subdivision, or other such jurisdiction that purports to require or permit any action that would be a discriminatory housing practice under this subchapter shall to that extent be invalid.
(Pub. L. 90–284, title VIII, §816, formerly §815, Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 89; renumbered §816, Pub. L. 100–430, §8(1), Sept. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 1625.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions A prior section 816 of Pub. L. 90–284 was renumbered section 817 and is classified to section 3616 of this title.