42 USC § 3220 - Acceptance of certifications by applicants

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title: "42 USC § 3220 - Acceptance of certifications by applicants"
title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
section_number: "3220"
section_name: "Acceptance of certifications by applicants"
chapter_number: 38
chapter_name: "PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT"
subchapter_number: "VI"
subchapter_name: "MISCELLANEOUS"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 610, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616.)"
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# § 3220. Acceptance of certifications by applicants

Under terms and conditions determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may accept the certifications of an applicant for assistance under this chapter that the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 610, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616.)

## Editorial Notes

### Prior Provisions

A prior section 3220, , , , set forth penalties for false statements, securities overvaluation, embezzlement, misapplication of funds, false book entries, schemes to defraud, and speculation, prior to repeal by , , .

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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