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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1973ee-3. Registration and voting aids
(a) Printed instructions; telecommunications devices for the deaf
Each State shall make available registration and voting aids for
Federal elections for handicapped and elderly individuals,
including -
(1) instructions, printed in large type, conspicuously
displayed at each permanent registration facility and each
polling place; and
(2) information by telecommunications devices for the deaf.
(b) Medical certification
No notarization or medical certification shall be required of a
handicapped voter with respect to an absentee ballot or an
application for such ballot, except that medical certification may
be required when the certification establishes eligibility, under
State law -
(1) to automatically receive an application or a ballot on a
continuing basis; or
(2) to apply for an absentee ballot after the deadline has
passed.
(c) Notice of availability of aids
The chief election officer of each State shall provide public
notice, calculated to reach elderly and handicapped voters, of the
availability of aids under this section, assistance under section
1973aa-6 of this title, and the procedures for voting by absentee
ballot, not later than general public notice of registration and
voting is provided.
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