“Complaint” defined

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Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE > CHAPTER 21—CIVIL RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER III—PUBLIC FACILITIES

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A complaint as used in this subchapter is a writing or document within the meaning of section 1001, title 18.

( Pub. L. 88–352, title III, § 304 , July 2, 1964 , 78 Stat. 246 .)

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