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Advisory Opinion on the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act and the March 10,2020 Declaration Under the Act April 17, 2020, as Modified On May 19, 2020

Advisory Opinions on the Legal Effect of the Secretary’s March 10, 2020 PREP Act Declaration

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Issued by: Office of the General Counsel (OGC)

Issue Date: May 19, 2020

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