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Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 126 - Equal Opportunity for Individuals With Disabilities
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Editorial Notes PART A—PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND OTHER GENERALLY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
12131.Definitions.
12132.Discrimination.
12133.Enforcement.
12134.Regulations.

        

PART B—ACTIONS APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY PUBLIC ENTITIES CONSIDERED DISCRIMINATORY SUBPART I—PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OTHER THAN BY AIRCRAFT OR CERTAIN RAIL OPERATIONS
12141.Definitions.
12142.Public entities operating fixed route systems.
12143.Paratransit as a complement to fixed route service.
12144.Public entity operating a demand responsive system.
12145.Temporary relief where lifts are unavailable.
12146.New facilities.
12147.Alterations of existing facilities.
12148.Public transportation programs and activities in existing facilities and one car per train rule.
12149.Regulations.
12150.Interim accessibility requirements.

        

SUBPART II—PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BY INTERCITY AND COMMUTER RAIL
12161.Definitions.
12162.Intercity and commuter rail actions considered discriminatory.
12163.Conformance of accessibility standards.
12164.Regulations.
12165.Interim accessibility requirements.

        

SUBCHAPTER III—PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES
12181.Definitions.
12182.Prohibition of discrimination by public accommodations.
12183.New construction and alterations in public accommodations and commercial facilities.
12184.Prohibition of discrimination in specified public transportation services provided by private entities.
12185.Study.
12186.Regulations.
12187.Exemptions for private clubs and religious organizations.
12188.Enforcement.
12189.Examinations and courses.

        

SUBCHAPTER IV—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
12201.Construction.
12202.State immunity.
12203.Prohibition against retaliation and coercion.
12204.Regulations by Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
12205.Attorney's fees.
12205a.Rule of construction regarding regulatory authority.
12206.Technical assistance.
12207.Federal wilderness areas.
12208.Transvestites.
12209.Instrumentalities of Congress.
12210.Illegal use of drugs.
12211.Definitions.
12212.Alternative means of dispute resolution.
12213.Severability.

        
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, 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 126 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
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Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
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