§151501. Definition
36 U.S.C. § 151501
For purposes of this chapter, “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1402.)
| Historical and Revision Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revised Section |
Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 151501 | 36:2013. | Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 14, 96 Stat. 258. |
The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as included in “the territories and possessions of the United States”.