Vermont § 4500 - Legislative intent
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4500 — Legislative intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4500. Legislative intent
- (a) The provisions of this chapter establishing legal standards, duties, and requirements
with respect to persons with disabilities in places of public accommodation as defined
in this chapter, except those provisions relating to remedies, are intended to implement
and to be construed so as to be consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. and regulations promulgated under that Act and are not intended to impose
additional or higher standards, duties, or requirements than that Act. (b) Subsections 4502(b) and (c) of this title shall not be construed to create or impose
on governmental entities additional or higher standards, duties, or requirements than
that imposed by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. (c) The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally to accomplish its remedial
purposes, and any exceptions and exemptions to the provisions of this chapter shall
be construed narrowly in order to maximize the deterrence of discriminatory behavior. (Added 1991, No. 243 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; amended 2021, No. 20, § 43; 2021, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 19, eff. July 1, 2022.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4500
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4500 cover?
Section 4500 ("Legislative intent") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 4500?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 4500" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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