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CARES Act, Pub. L. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (Mar. 27, 2020) (Statutes at Large pages; sec. 2301 at 347-351)

CARES Act, Pub. L. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (Mar. 27, 2020) (Statutes at Large pages; sec. 2301 at 347-351)

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Authority: CARES Act, Pub. L. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (Mar. 27, 2020) (Statutes at Large pages; sec. 2301 at 347-351)
Issued: 2020-03-27 Mar. 27, 2020
In force: Mar. 27, 2020 (no end date recorded; counted as in force for 120 days)
Character: statute

Operative words

SEC. 2301. EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE DUE TO COVID-19.... (m) APPLICATION.--This section shall only apply to wages paid after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021.

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