Federal · Title 52 — Voting And Elections

52 U.S.C. § 21023: Requirements for eligibility

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

States and local governments must submit applications to the Secretary describing activities and providing required information to receive payment under this program. Applications cannot be used as the basis for legal action.

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Each State or unit of local government that desires to receive a payment under this subpart for a fiscal year shall submit an application for the payment to the Secretary at such time and in such manner and containing such information as the Secretary shall require. describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and provide such additional information and certifications as the Secretary determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subpart. No action may be brought under this chapter against a State or unit of local government on the basis of any information contained in the application submitted under subsection (a). Paragraph (1) may not be construed to limit the liability of a State or unit of local government for criminal acts or omissions.

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