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Timestamp: 2013-05-24 23:12:59
Document Index: 208051941

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1691', '§706', '§503', '§6', '§223', '§8', '§3601', '§223', '§223', '§223']

15 USC 1691e: Civil liability
TITLE 15 / CHAPTER 40 / SUBCHAPTER IV / § 1691e
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 40-DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCESUBCHAPTER IV-EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY
Any action under this section may be brought in the appropriate United States district court without regard to the amount in controversy, or in any other court of competent jurisdiction. No such action shall be brought later than two years from the date of the occurrence of the violation, except that-
No person aggrieved by a violation of this subchapter and by a violation of section 3605 of title 42 shall recover under this subchapter and section 36121 of title 42, if such violation is based on the same transaction.
Whenever an agency referred to in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 1691c(a) of this title-
(Pub. L. 90	321, title VII, §706, as added Pub. L. 93	495, title V, §503, Oct. 28, 1974, 88 Stat. 1524; amended Pub. L. 94	239, §6, Mar. 23, 1976, 90 Stat. 253; Pub. L. 102	242, title II, §223(a)	(c), Dec. 19, 1991, 105 Stat. 2306.)
Section 3612 of title 42, referred to in subsec. (i), which related to enforcement of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) by private persons, was repealed by Pub. L. 100	430, §8(2), Sept. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 1625. See section 3613 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
The Fair Housing Act, referred to in subsec. (k), is title VIII of Pub. L. 90	284, Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 81, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§3601 et seq.) of chapter 45 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3601 of Title 42 and Tables.
1991-Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 102	242, §223(a), inserted at end Each agency referred to in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 1691c(a) of this title shall refer the matter to the Attorney General whenever the agency has reason to believe that 1 or more creditors has engaged in a pattern or practice of discouraging or denying applications for credit in violation of section 1691(a) of this title. Each such agency may refer the matter to the Attorney General whenever the agency has reason to believe that 1 or more creditors has violated section 1691(a) of this title.”
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 102	242, §223(b), inserted actual and punitive damages and” after be appropriate, including”.
Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 102	242, §223(c), added subsec. (k).
1976-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94	239 substituted reference to member for reference to representative.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94	239 inserted provisions exempting government or governmental subdivision or agency from requirements of this subchapter, incorporated provisions contained in former subsec. (c) relating to recovery in class actions and, as incorporated, raised the total amount of recovery under a class action from $100,000 to $500,000.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94	239 redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and specified United States district court or other court of competent jurisdiction as court in which to bring action, and substituted provisions authorizing such court to grant equitable and declaratory relief, for provisions authorizing civil actions for preventive relief. Provisions of former subsec. (c) were incorporated into present subsec. (b) and amended.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 94	239 redesignated subsec. (e) as (d) and made minor changes in phraseology. Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c) and amended.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 94	239 redesignated subsec. (f) as (e) and inserted reference to officially promulgated rule, regulation, or interpretation and provisions relating to approval and interpretations by an official or employee of the Federal Reserve System duly authorized by the Board. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d) and amended.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 94	239 redesignated subsec. (g) as (f) and inserted provisions which substituted a two year limitation for one year limitation and provisions extending time in which to bring action under enumerated conditions. Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e) and amended.
Subsecs. (g) to (j). Pub. L. 94	239 added subsecs. (g) to (j). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (f) and amended.
Amendment by Pub. L. 94	239 effective Mar. 23, 1976, see section 708 of Pub. L. 90	321, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1691 of this title.