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2002 U.S. Code
Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 20 - ELECTIVE FRANCHISE
SUBCHAPTER I-B - SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1973aa - Application of prohibition to other States; “test or device” defined

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2000 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 20 - ELECTIVE FRANCHISE
SUBCHAPTER I-B - SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1973aa - Application of prohibition to other States; “test or device” defined
Containssection 1973aa
Date2002
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 6, 2003
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 89-110, title II, §201, as added Pub. L. 91-285, §6, June 22, 1970, 84 Stat. 315; amended Pub. L. 94-73, title I, §102, Aug. 6, 1975, 89 Stat. 400.
Statutes at Large References84 Stat. 315
89 Stat. 400
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 89-110, Public Law 91-285, Public Law 94-73


§1973aa. Application of prohibition to other States; “test or device” defined

(a) No citizen shall be denied, because of his failure to comply with any test or device, the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election conducted in any State or political subdivision of a State.

(b) As used in this section, the term “test or device” means any requirement that a person as a prerequisite for voting or registration for voting (1) demonstrate the ability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter, (2) demonstrate any educational achievement or his knowledge of any particular subject, (3) possess good moral character, or (4) prove his qualifications by the voucher of registered voters or members of any other class.

(Pub. L. 89–110, title II, §201, as added Pub. L. 91–285, §6, June 22, 1970, 84 Stat. 315; amended Pub. L. 94–73, title I, §102, Aug. 6, 1975, 89 Stat. 400.)

Amendments

1975—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–73 struck out “Prior to August 6, 1975,” and “as to which the provisions of section 1973b(a) of this title are not in effect by reason of determinations made under section 1973b(b) of this title”.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 1973aa–2, 1973aa–3 of this title.

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