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52 U.S.C. 21101: Adoption of voluntary guidance by CommissionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 52-VOTING AND ELECTIONSCHAPTER 209-ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENT
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§21101. Adoption of voluntary guidance by Commission

(a)  In general

To assist States in meeting the requirements of part A of this subchapter, the Commission shall adopt voluntary guidance consistent with such requirements in accordance with the procedures described in section 21102 of this title.

(b)  Deadlines

The Commission shall adopt the recommendations under this section not later than⁠—

(1)  in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 21081 of this title, January 1, 2004;

(2)  in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 21082 of this title, October 1, 2003; and

(3)  in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 21083 of this title, October 1, 2003.

(c)  Quadrennial update

The Commission shall review and update recommendations adopted with respect to section 21081 of this title no less frequently than once every 4 years.

( Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 311 , Oct. 29, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1715 .)

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Section was formerly classified to section 15501 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.