§ 1677. — Effect on State laws.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC1677]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 41--CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER II--RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT
Sec. 1677. Effect on State laws
This subchapter does not annul, alter, or affect, or exempt any
person from complying with, the laws of any State
(1) prohibiting garnishments or providing for more limited
garnishment than are allowed under this subchapter, or
(2) prohibiting the discharge of any employee by reason of the
fact that his earnings have been subjected to garnishment for more
than one indebtedness.
(Pub. L. 90-321, title III, Sec. 307, May 29, 1968, 82 Stat. 164.)
