22 U.S.C. § 408a — “United States” defined
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This law defines "United States" for purposes of this Act. It includes the Canal Zone. It also includes all U.S. territory and waters, on land or offshore.
This section defines "United States" for this Act. The term includes the Canal Zone. It also includes all territory and waters — whether on the mainland or on islands — that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
The term “United States” as used in this Act includes the Canal Zone and all territory and waters, continental or insular, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Source credit: (June 15, 1917, ch. 30, title XIII, § 1, 40 Stat. 231.)
- 1917Enacted · Act of June 15, 1917, ch. 30 · 40 Stat. 231
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by ch. 30 on 1917-06-15.
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