31 CFR § 212.8Chapter II

§ 212.8 Other rights and authorities.

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Exempt status.(a) Nothing in this part shall be construed to limit an individual's right under Federal law to assert against a creditor a further exemption from garnishment for funds in excess of the protected amount, or to alter the exempt status of funds that may be protected from garnishment under Federal law.

Account agreements.(b) Nothing in this part shall be construed to invalidate any term or condition of an account agreement between a financial institution and an account holder that is not inconsistent with this part.

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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