As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Claim" means a right of action that may be asserted in a civil action or proceedingand includes a right of action created by statute.
"State" means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States,the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country, or a political subdivision of any of them.
Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 477, § 1, effective July 1.