§ 10501. Application of prohibition to other States; “test or device” defined

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(a)No citizen shall be denied, because of his failure to comply with any test or device, the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election conducted in any State or political subdivision of a State.

(b)As used in this section, the term “test or device” means any requirement that a person as a prerequisite for voting or registration for voting

(1)demonstrate the ability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter,

(2)demonstrate any educational achievement or his knowledge of any particular subject,

(3)possess good moral character, or

(4)prove his qualifications by the voucher of registered voters or members of any other class.

(Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 91–285, § 6, June 22, 1970, 84 Stat. 315; amended Pub. L. 94–73, title I, § 102, Aug. 6, 1975, 89 Stat. 400.)

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Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 201
Pub. L. 91–285, § 6
84 Stat. 315
Pub. L. 94–73, title I, § 102
89 Stat. 400
Pub. L. 94–73
section 1973b(a) of this title
section 1973b(b) of this title

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§ 10501

Application of prohibition to other States; “test or device” defined

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 201

Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–285, § 6

Stat.84 Stat. 315

Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–73, title I, § 102

Stat.89 Stat. 400

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