§1679f. Noncompliance with this subchapter

15 U.S.C. § 1679f

(a)

Consumer waivers invalid— Any waiver by any consumer of any protection provided by or any right of the consumer under this subchapter—

(1)

shall be treated as void; and

(2)

may not be enforced by any Federal or State court or any other person.

(b)

Attempt to obtain waiver— Any attempt by any person to obtain a waiver from any consumer of any protection provided by or any right of the consumer under this subchapter shall be treated as a violation of this subchapter.

(c)

Contracts not in compliance— Any contract for services which does not comply with the applicable provisions of this subchapter—

(1)

shall be treated as void; and

(2)

may not be enforced by any Federal or State court or any other person.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 90–321, title IV, § 408, as added Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title II, § 2451, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–459.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section applicable after the end of the 6-month period beginning on Sept. 30, 1996, except with respect to contracts entered into by a credit repair organization before the end of such period, see section 413 of Pub. L. 90–321, as added by Pub. L. 104–208, set out as a note under section 1679 of this title.