Pub. L. 117–328, div. AA, title VI, § 601(e)(1), (h), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5546, 5548, provided that, effective two years after Dec. 29, 2022, this section is amended by adding at the end the following:

(k) Qualifying smoke alarms

(1) In general

Housing and related facilities constructed with loans under this section shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit.

(2) Definitions

For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply:

(A) Smoke alarm defined

The term “smoke alarm” has the meaning given the term “smoke detector” in section 2225(d) of title 15.

(B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined

The term “qualifying smoke alarm” means a smoke alarm that—

(i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before December 29, 2022, and not substantially rehabilitated after December 29, 2022—

(I)(aa) is hardwired; or

(bb) uses 10-year non rechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and—

(AA) is sealed;

(BB) is tamper resistant; and

(CC) contains silencing means; and

(II) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or

(ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after December 29, 2022, is hardwired.

See 2022 Amendment note below.

Sections 1005a and 1005c(a), (b), and (c) of title 7, referred to in subsec. (b), were repealed by section 341(a) of Pub. L. 87–128, title III, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 318 (set out as a note under section 1921 of Title 7, Agriculture), which also provided that references in other laws to the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act shall be construed as referring to appropriate provisions of section 1921 et seq. of Title 7. The fund established pursuant to section 1005a of Title 7 was renamed the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund. See section 1929 of Title 7.

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Another section 801(b) of Pub. L. 91–609 amended section 1460(c)(1) of this title.

2022—Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 117–328 added subsec. (k).

2020—Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 116–260 added subsec. (j).

2018—Subsec. (f)(3)(A). Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “United States,” for “United States” and inserted “, or a person legally admitted to the United States and authorized to work in agriculture” before semicolon at end.

2008—Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6205, substituted “, the handling of agricultural or aquacultural commodities in the unprocessed stage, or the processing of agricultural or aquacultural commodities” for “or the handling of such commodities in the unprocessed stage” in introductory provisions.

2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–569, § 703, substituted “limited partnership” for “nonprofit limited partnership” in first sentence of introductory provisions.

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 106–569, § 708(b), struck out heading and text of subsec. (j). Text read as follows: “Whoever, as an owner, agent, or manger, or who is otherwise in custody, control, or possession of property that is security for a loan made or insured under this section willfully uses, or authorizes the use, of any part of the rents, assets, proceeds, income, or other funds derived from such property, for any purpose other than to meet actual or necessary expenses of the property, or for any other purpose not authorized by this subchapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to this subchapter, shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.”

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–276 inserted “, or any nonprofit limited partnership in which the general partner is a nonprofit entity,” after “private nonprofit organization” in first sentence.

1996—Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 104–180 added subsec. (j).

1988—Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 100–242, § 316(b), struck out “and” at end.

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 100–242, § 305(a), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “the term ‘domestic farm labor’ means persons who receive a substantial portion (as determined by the Secretary) of their income as laborers on farms situated in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands and either (A) are citizens of the United States, or (B) reside in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands after being legally admitted for permanent residence therein.”

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 100–628 added subsec. (i).

1983—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 98–181 added subsec. (h).

1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–399 inserted reference to Indian tribe.

1979—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–153 repealed subsec. (d) which provided for a maximum of $38,000,000 for the aggregate amount of principal obligations of loans insured under this section.

1978—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 95–557, § 501(d), substituted “$38,000,000 (subject to approval in an appropriation Act)” for “$25,000,000”.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 95–557, § 504, added subsec. (g).

1977—Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 95–128 extended definition of “domestic farm labor” to include laborers on farms situated in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and the residents of the islands after being legally admitted for permanent residence.

1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–609, § 801(a), authorized insurance of loans to broad-based nonprofit organizations and nonprofit organizations of farmworkers incorporated within the State and provided for housing and related facilities for domestic farm labor any place within the State where need exists.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 91–609, § 801(b), substituted “1” for “5” per centum.

Subsec. (f)(1), (2). Pub. L. 91–609, § 801(c), substituted “structures (including household furnishings)” for “structures” in cls. (A) and (B).

1968—Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 90–448 included land necessary for an adequate site within the definition of “related facilities”.

1964—Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 88–560 included residents of the United States after being legally admitted for permanent residence.

Amendment by Pub. L. 117–328 effective 2 years after Dec. 29, 2022, see section 601(h) of div. AA of Pub. L. 117–328, set out as a note under section 1701q of Title 12, Banks and Banking.

Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.

Nothing in amendment made by Pub. L. 117–328 to be construed to preempt or limit applicability of certain State or local laws relating to smoke alarms, see section 601(i) of div. AA of Pub. L. 117–328, set out as a note under section 1701q of Title 12, Banks and Banking.

Nothing in amendment made by Pub. L. 116–260 to be construed to preempt or limit applicability of certain State or local laws relating to carbon monoxide devices, see section 101(j) of div. Q of Pub. L. 116–260, set out as a note under section 1437a of this title.