Exemptions for private clubs and religious organizations

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  2. USC 42
  3. The Public Health And Welfare
  4. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
  5. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES
  6. Exemptions for private clubs and religious organizations

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§12187. Exemptions for private clubs and religious organizations

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to private clubs or establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000–a(e)) [42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.] or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places of worship.

( Pub. L. 101–336, title III, §307, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 363 .)

References in Text

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241 , as amended. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§2000a et seq.) of chapter 21 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables.

Effective Date

Section effective 18 months after July 26, 1990, see section 310(a) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12181 of this title.


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