§ 10-507.1. Interpreters

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   (a) Scope. -- This section applies only to the Executive and Legislative branches of State government.

(b) In general. --

   (1) On request and to the extent feasible, a unit that holds a public hearing shall provide a qualified interpreter to assist deaf persons to understand the proceeding.

   (2) The request must be submitted in writing or by telecommunication at least 5 days before the proceeding begins.

   (3) Whether providing an interpreter is feasible shall be determined, in each instance, by the unit involved.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 30, § 2; 1997, ch. 31, § 1; 2004, ch. 25, § 6.

                    
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