45 CFR § 1640.1 - Purpose.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t45/s1640.1"
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title: "45 CFR § 1640.1 - Purpose."
title_number: 45
title_name: "Public Welfare"
section_number: "1640.1"
section_name: "Purpose."
chapter_name: "LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION"
part_number: "1640"
part_name: "APPLICATION OF FEDERAL LAW TO LSC RECIPIENTS"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "42 U.S.C. 2996e(g)."
regulatory_source: "80 FR 21656, Apr. 20, 2015, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "1640"
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# 1640.1 Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to ensure that recipients use their LSC funds in accordance with Federal law related to the proper use of Federal funds. This part also provides notice to recipients of the consequences of a violation of such Federal laws by a recipient, its employees or board members.