49 USC 32501: Purpose
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49 USC 32501: Purpose Text contains those laws in effect on January 9, 2026
From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONSUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMSPART C-INFORMATION, STANDARDS, AND REQUIREMENTSCHAPTER 325-BUMPER STANDARDS
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§32501. Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to reduce economic loss resulting from damage to passenger motor vehicles involved in motor vehicle accidents by providing for the maintenance and enforcement of bumper standards.

( Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1042 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
32501 15:1911. Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, §101, 86 Stat. 948 .

The words "The Congress finds that it is necessary" are omitted as surplus. The word "maintenance" is substituted for "promulgation" for clarity.