Definition

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§220701. Definition

For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

( Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1479 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
220701 36:1813. Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, §14, 95 Stat. 1096 .

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".


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