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18 U.S.C. 18: Organization definedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 18-CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§18. Organization defined

As used in this title, the term “organization” means a person other than an individual.

(Added Pub. L. 99–646, § 38(a) , Nov. 10, 1986 , 100 Stat. 3599 ; amended Pub. L. 100–185, § 4(c) , Dec. 11, 1987 , 101 Stat. 1279 ; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7012 , Nov. 18, 1988 , 102 Stat. 4395 .)

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1988⁠—Pub. L. 100–690 made technical correction of directory language of Pub. L. 99–646, § 38(a), similar to that made by Pub. L. 100–185.

1987⁠—Pub. L. 100–185 made technical correction in directory language of Pub. L. 99–646, § 38(a).