42 USC 2000cc-3 - Rules of construction

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 2000cc–3.

Rules of construction

(a)

Religious belief unaffected

(b)

Religious exercise not regulated

(c)

Claims to funding unaffected

(d)

Other authority to impose conditions on funding unaffected

Nothing in this chapter shall—

(1)

authorize a government to regulate or affect, directly or indirectly, the activities or policies of a person other than a government as a condition of receiving funding or other assistance; or

(2)

restrict any authority that may exist under other law to so regulate or affect, except as provided in this chapter.

(e)

Governmental discretion in alleviating burdens on religious exercise

(f)

Effect on other law

(g)

Broad construction

(h)

No preemption or repeal

(i)

Severability

(Pub. L. 106–274, § 5, Sept. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 805.)

cite as: 42 USC 2000cc-3