1. A. The guidelines set forth herein are only guidelines for physical accessibility of polling places and cannot be construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under any of the following laws, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of such laws:

   1. 1. the Voting Rights Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (42 U.S.C. §1973ee et seq.);
   2. 2. the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
      (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and ensuing regulations; and
   3. 3. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) and ensuing regulations.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 18: 533, R.S. 36:742, 42 U.S.C. §1973ee et seq., and Public Law 107-252.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of State, Election Division, LR 35:1262 (July 2009).