52 USC 20107 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term—
(1) “accessible” means accessible to handicapped and elderly individuals for the purpose of voting or registration, as determined under guidelines established by the chief election officer of the State involved;
(2) “elderly” means 65 years of age or older;
(3) “Federal election” means a general, special, primary, or runoff election for the office of President or Vice President, or of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress;
(4) “handicapped” means having a temporary or permanent physical disability; and
(5) “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possesssion 1 of the United States.
Terms Used In 52 USC 20107
- accessible: means accessible to handicapped and elderly individuals for the purpose of voting or registration, as determined under guidelines established by the chief election officer of the State involved. See 52 USC 20107
- elderly: means 65 years of age or older. See 52 USC 20107
- handicapped: means having a temporary or permanent physical disability. See 52 USC 20107
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
- State: means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possesssion 1 of the United States. See 52 USC 20107