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§ 2009bb–9. Consent of States
Nothing in this subchapter requires any State to engage in or accept any program under this subchapter without the consent of the State.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383K, formerly § 383J, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 386; renumbered § 383K, Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940.)