§70101. 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. 1347.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 70101 | 36:5615. | Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §1816, 110 Stat. 2762. |
The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".