Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit any law of a State or political subdivision of a State, or of any other jurisdiction in which this subchapter shall be effective, that grants, guarantees, or protects the same rights as are granted by this subchapter; but any law of a State, a political subdivision, or other such jurisdiction that purports to require or permit any action that would be a discriminatory housing practice under this subchapter shall to that extent be invalid.
Pub. L. 90–284, title VIII, § 81682 Stat. 89Pub. L. 100–430, § 8(1)102 Stat. 1625(, formerly § 815, , ; renumbered § 816, , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
section 816 of Pub. L. 90–284section 3616 of this titleA prior was renumbered section 817 and is classified to .