1994 US Code
Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 21B - RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION
Sec. 2000bb-2 - Definitions
View Metadata| Publication Title | United States Code, 1994 Edition, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 21B - RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION Sec. 2000bb-2 - Definitions |
| Contains | section 2000bb-2 |
| Date | 1994 |
| Laws in Effect as of Date | January 4, 1995 |
| Positive Law | No |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 103-141, §5, Nov. 16, 1993, 107 Stat. 1489. |
| Statutes at Large Reference | 107 Stat. 1489 |
| Public Law Reference | Public Law 103-141 |
§2000bb–2. Definitions
As used in this chapter—
(1) the term “government” includes a branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official (or other person acting under color of law) of the United States, a State, or a subdivision of a State;
(2) the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each territory and possession of the United States;
(3) the term “demonstrates” means meets the burdens of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion; and
(4) the term “exercise of religion” means the exercise of religion under the First Amendment to the Constitution.
(Pub. L. 103–141, §5, Nov. 16, 1993, 107 Stat. 1489.)
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