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Cite Legislation in ACS Style
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ACS Legislation Format
Clean Air Act, Pub. L. No. 91-604, 84 Stat. 1676 (1970).
About This Source Type
Enacted legislation (laws) are cited in ACS style with the act name, the Public Law number, the Statutes at Large volume and page, and the year of enactment.
Key Formatting Tips
- 1Use the act's official name
- 2Include the Public Law (Pub. L.) number
- 3Statutes at Large (Stat.) citation gives the official page
- 4Year in parentheses is the year of enactment