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Title 42
Chapter 126
Subchapter III
§ 12182. Prohibition of discrimi...
§ 12184. Prohibition of discrimi...
§ 12182. Prohibition of discrimi...
§ 12184. Prohibition of discrimi...
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Notes
§ 12183.
New construction and alterations in public accommodations and commercial facilities
(a)
Application of term
Except as provided in subsection (b), as applied to public accommodations and commercial facilities, discrimination for purposes of
section 12182(a) of this title
includes—
(1)
a failure to design and construct facilities for first occupancy later than 30 months after
July 26, 1990
, that are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, except where an entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements of such subsection in accordance with standards set forth or incorporated by reference in regulations issued under this subchapter; and
(2)
with respect to a facility or part thereof that is altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of an establishment in a manner that affects or could affect the usability of the facility or part thereof, a failure to make alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the altered portions of the facility are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs. Where the entity is undertaking an alteration that affects or could affect usability of or access to an area of the facility containing a primary function, the entity shall also make the alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the bathrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities where such alterations to the path of travel or the bathrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area are not disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General).
(b)
Elevator
(
Pub. L. 101–336, title III, § 303
,
July 26, 1990
,
104 Stat. 358
.)
cite as:
42 USC 12183
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