### Question
How does PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES define direct threat?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12182*, **direct threat** is defined as:

> a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, or procedures or by the provision of auxiliary aids or services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 126-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES**

