Us Code § 1973cc - –21 to 1973cc–26. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–410, title II, §203, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 930
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 1973cc — –21 to 1973cc–26. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–410, title II, §203, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 930, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1973cc. –21 to 1973cc–26. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–410, title II, §203, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 930
Section 1973cc–21, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, §301, 69 Stat. 588, provided definitions of terms used in this subchapter. See section 20310 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.
Section 1973cc–22, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, §302, 69 Stat. 588, provided free postage for official post cards, ballots, voting instructions, and envelopes. See section 3406 of Title 39, Postal Service.
Section 1973cc–23, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, §303, 69 Stat. 588, related to prevention of fraud and coercion.
Section 1973cc–24, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, §304, 69 Stat. 589, provided that acts done in good faith do not constitute a violation of any provision of law relating to elective franchise.
Section 1973cc–25, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, §305, 69 Stat. 589, provided that no undue influence be used by any officer but that nothing in this subchapter be deemed to prohibit free discussion regarding political issues or candidates for public office. See section 609 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
Section 1973cc–26, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III, §308, 69 Stat. 589, authorized appropriations as necessary to carry out this subchapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal applicable with respect to elections taking place after Dec. 31, 1987, see section 204 of Pub. L. 99–410, set out as an Effective Date note under section 20301 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.
SUBCHAPTER I–E—VOTING RIGHTS OF OVERSEAS CITIZENS
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