52 U.S.C. § 21023 — Requirements for eligibility
submitted 24 years ago by Pub. L. 107-252 to r/title-52-VOTING-AND-ELECTIONS · 165 words · no verdicts yet
A state or local government must apply to the Secretary to get disability-access funding, describing its planned activities. The law protects applicants from lawsuits based on what's in their application, except for criminal acts.
(a) Application: A state* or local government that wants a payment for a fiscal year must apply to the Secretary, following whatever timing, format, and information the Secretary requires.
(b) Contents of application: Each application must (1) describe the activities the applicant wants funded, and (2) give any extra information or certifications the Secretary decides are needed to ensure compliance with this subpart.
(c) Protection against actions based on information in application: (1) In general: No one can sue a state or local government under this chapter based only on what is in its application. (2) Exception for criminal acts: This protection does not cover criminal acts or omissions.
Each State* or unit of local government that desires to receive a payment under this subpart for a fiscal year shall submit an application for the payment to the Secretary at such time and in such manner and containing such information as the Secretary shall require.
Each application submitted under subsection (a) shall—
describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and
provide such additional information and certifications as the Secretary determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subpart.
No action may be brought under this chapter against a State or unit of local government on the basis of any information contained in the application submitted under subsection (a).
Paragraph (1) may not be construed to limit the liability of a State or unit of local government for criminal acts or omissions.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 263, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1698.)
- 2002Enacted · Pub. L. 107-252 · 116 Stat. 1698
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 107-252 on 2002-10-29.
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