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# 42 U.S.C. § 12163 - Conformance of accessibility standards

## Text

Accessibility standards included in regulations issued under this subpart shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under section 12204(a) of this title.

(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 243, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 352.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective 18 months after July 26, 1990, see section 246(a) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12161 of this title.