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22 U.S.C. § 2621Definitions

submitted 60 years ago by Pub. L. 89-673 to r/title-22-FOREIGN-RELATIONS-AND-INTERCOURSE · 122 words · no verdicts yet

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This section defines four terms for the chapter: “person,” “foreign government,” “gift,” and “decoration.” Each definition includes the people, governments, or objects stated in the section.

In this chapter: (1) “Person” includes anyone holding a United States Government office or position, including in its territories and possessions, the Canal Zone government, or the District of Columbia; any member of the United States Armed Forces; and any family or household member of such a person. This section does not otherwise define the quoted term. (2) “Foreign government” includes every foreign government and each of its officials, agents, and representatives. This section does not otherwise define the quoted term. (3) “Gift” includes any present or thing, other than a decoration, offered by or received from a foreign government. This section does not otherwise define the quoted term. (4) “Decoration” includes any order, device, medal, badge, insignia, or emblem offered by or received from a foreign government. This section does not otherwise define the quoted term.}
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In this chapter—

(1)

The term “person” includes every person who occupies an office or a position in the Government of the United States, its territories and possessions, the Canal Zone government, and the government of the District of Columbia, or is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a member of the family and household of any such person.

(2)

The term “foreign government” includes every foreign government and every official, agent, or representative thereof.

(3)

The term “gift” includes any present or thing, other than a decoration, tendered by or received from a foreign government.

(4)

The term “decoration” includes any order, device, medal, badge, insignia, or emblem tendered by or received from a foreign government.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 89–673, § 2, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 952.)

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  • 1966Enacted · Pub. L. 89-673 · 80 Stat. 952

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