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This document sets out the text of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as originally enacted. Amendments to the Act made by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (July 21, 2010), can be found here: ▪ Title IX of the Dodd-Frank Act PUBLIC LAW 107–204—JULY 30, 2002 116 STAT. 745 Public Law 107–204 107th Congress An Act To protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws, and for other purposes. July
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