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What is the second statute applicable to an ADA violation?

1) 31 USC 1342
2) 31 USC 1343
3) 31 USC 1344
4) 31 USC 1345

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Final answer:

The sections from 31 USC do not pertain to ADA violations. The ADA is a law that prevents discrimination based on disability, especially in employment, and other statutes such as the Rehabilitation Act may also be related to disability discrimination.

Step-by-step explanation:

None of the sections listed, namely 31 USC 1342, 31 USC 1343, 31 USC 1344, or 31 USC 1345, pertain to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or its enforcement. The ADA, a civil rights law conceived to prohibit discrimination based on disability, consists of several titles, with Title I specifically addressing employment discrimination. If a second statute is considered applicable, one might look toward provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which also prohibits discrimination based on disability in federal employment, or perhaps the Civil Rights Act, rather than the United States Code (USC) sections mentioned.

While the ADA violation states that no covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability, the enforcement of such provisions is typically within the realm of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and not tied directly to the USC sections provided in the question. The ADA is critical in providing equal opportunities and protections for individuals with disabilities, mandating reasonable accommodations in employment and access to public services.

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