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§ 12131. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) Public entity
The term “public entity” means—
(A) any State or local government;
(B) any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or States or local government; and
(C) the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and any commuter authority (as defined in section 24102(4) 1
1 See References in Text note below.
of title 49).(2) Qualified individual with a disability
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 201, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 337.)