How to Cite Legislation in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

A law passed by a legislature, or a section of a code.

Example in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (1990).
Footnote Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (1990).

What Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography) includes

These are the details of the example above that the style prints, so they are the ones to collect for your own source.

  • Act/Statute Name
  • Code
  • Title/Volume
  • Section
  • Date Enacted

Cite the public law number for U.S. federal laws, or the statute citation (e.g., U.S.C. section). Include the enactment date for recent legislation.

The formatting comes from the style's own file, so check the finer points against your guide. What to check by hand in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography).

Legislation in other styles

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Other sources in Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

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