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Code · U.S. Code · Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE · CHAPTER 21B— RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION · § 2000bb–2

§ 2000bb–2. Definitions

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As used in this chapter— the term “government” includes a branch, department, agency, instrumentality, and official (or other person acting under color of law) of the United States, or of a covered entity; the term “covered entity” means the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each territory and possession of the United States; the term “demonstrates” means meets the burdens of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion; and the term “exercise of religion” means religious exercise, as defined in section 2000cc–5 of this title . ( Pub. L. 103–141, § 5 , Nov. 16, 1993 , 107 Stat. 1489 ; Pub. L. 106–274, § 7(a) , Sept. 22, 2000 , 114 Stat. 806 .)
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  • 107 Stat. 1489
  • Pub. L. 106-274
  • 114 Stat. 806
  • 107 Stat. 1488
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§ 2000bb–2
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 103-141
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