36 U.S.C. § 142 (2024)
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White Cane Safety Day
Official statutory text
The President may issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States to observe White Cane Safety Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
142
36:169d.
Oct. 6, 1964, Pub. L. 88–628, 78 Stat. 1003.
(1) designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States to observe White Cane Safety Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
142
36:169d.
Oct. 6, 1964, Pub. L. 88–628, 78 Stat. 1003.
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