CFR > Title 28 - Judicial Administration > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > PART 42—NONDISCRIMINATION; EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY; POLICIES AND PROCEDURES > SUBPART I—Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities; Implementation of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (§42.700 to §42.737-42.799) > 42.711—Exception; authorized by law.

42.711—Exception; authorized by law.

(a) This subpart does not apply to an age distinction contained in a portion of a federal or state statute or a local statute or ordinance adopted by an elected, general-purpose legislative body which portion:
(1) Provides any benefits or assistance to persons on the basis of age;
(2) Establishes criteria for participation in age-related terms; or
(3) Describes intended beneficiaries or target groups in age-related terms.
(b) The exception set forth in paragraph (a) of this section does not extend to regulations adopted by an administrative agency pursuant to a specific statutory provision or otherwise.