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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.)
§ 12132. Discrimination
Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 202, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 337.)
§ 12133. Enforcement
The remedies, procedures, and rights set forth in section 794a of title 29 shall be the remedies, procedures, and rights this subchapter provides to any person alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of section 12132 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 203, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 337.)
§ 12134. Regulations
(a) In general
(b) Relationship to other regulations
(c) Standards
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 204, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 337.)