Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
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Art. 21 Amendment of current legislation
The amendment of current legislation is regulated in the Annex.
Art. 22 Deadlines for public transport adaptations
1 Existing public transport buildings, structures and vehicles must be adapted for use by persons with disabilities within 20 years of the commencement of this Act. 2 Communications systems and ticket issuing systems must be adapted for use by persons with disabilities within ten years of the commencement of this Act. 3 Prior to the adaptation deadlines under paragraphs 1 and 2, public transport companies have the right to have their operations and investment plans based on the federal implementation concept for the granting of financial assistance (Art. 23 para. 3) considered.
Art. 23 Financial assistance
1 Within the scope of their responsibilities for the funding of public transport, the Confederation and the cantons shall grant financial assistance for the measures under Article 22. 2 The Confederation shall specify a spending ceiling for a period of 20 years. 3 The Federal Council shall in particular specify the priorities, conditions and applicable rates for financial assistance.
Art. 24 Referendum and commencement
1 This Act is subject to an optional referendum. 2 The Federal Council shall determine the commencement date. Commencement date: 1 Jan. 2004Annex Nos 2 and 3: 1 Jan. 2005
Para. 2 — FCD of 25 June 2003.