Contrary stipulations void — Us Code Code § 1712
Us Code Code § 1712 — Contrary stipulations void. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1712. Contrary stipulations void
Any condition, stipulation, or provision binding any person acquiring any lot in a subdivision to waive compliance with any provision of this chapter or of the rules and regulations of the Director shall be void.
(Pub. L. 90–448, title XIV, §1413, Aug. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 596; Pub. L. 111–203, title X, §1098A(1), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2105.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2010—Pub. L. 111–203 substituted "Director" for "Secretary".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–203 effective on the designated transfer date, see section 1100H of Pub. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 552a of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Effective Date
Section effective upon the expiration of two hundred and seventy days after Aug. 1, 1968, see section 1423 of Pub. L. 90–448, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title.
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