§ 40101. 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. 1329.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

40101     36:2613.     Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, § 14, 98 Stat. 1345.

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