United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 42. THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
Chapter 80. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT |
SubChapter II. ANTIRECESSION PROVISIONS |
§ 6724. Uses of payments
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Each State and local government shall use payments made under this subchapter for the maintenance of basic services customarily provided to persons in that State or in the area under the jurisdiction of that local government, as the case may be. State and local governments may not use emergency support payments made under this subchapter for the acquisition of supplies and materials or for construction, except for normal supplies or repairs necessary to maintain basic services.
Amendments
1977—Pub. L. 95–30 substituted “or for construction, except for normal supplies or repairs necessary to maintain basic services” for “and for construction, unless such supplies and materials or construction are to maintain basic services”.
1976—Pub. L. 94–447 substituted “support payments” for “support grants”.