Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 42 : Section 5151


   


U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 5151. Nondiscrimination in disaster assistance

    (a) Regulations for equitable and impartial relief operations
      The President shall issue, and may alter and amend, such
    regulations as may be necessary for the guidance of personnel
    carrying out Federal assistance functions at the site of a major
    disaster or emergency. Such regulations shall include provisions
    for insuring that the distribution of supplies, the processing of
    applications, and other relief and assistance activities shall be
    accomplished in an equitable and impartial manner, without
    discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion,
    nationality, sex, age, or economic status.
    (b) Compliance with regulations as prerequisite to participation by
      other bodies in relief operations
      As a condition of participation in the distribution of assistance
    or supplies under this chapter or of receiving assistance under
    this chapter, governmental bodies and other organizations shall be
    required to comply with regulations relating to nondiscrimination
    promulgated by the President, and such other regulations applicable
    to activities within an area affected by a major disaster or
    emergency as he deems necessary for the effective coordination of
    relief efforts.



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