34 U.S.C. § 40312: Definitions

34 U.S.C. 40312: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 34-CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENTCHAPTER 403-CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATION

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§40312. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) Attorney General

The term “Attorney General” means the Attorney General of the United States.

(2) Compact

The term “Compact” means the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact set forth in section 40316 of this title.

(3) Council

The term “Council” means the Compact Council established under Article VI of the Compact.

(4) FBI

The term “FBI” means the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(5) Party State

The term “Party State” means a State that has ratified the Compact.

(6) State

The term “State” means any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

( Pub. L. 105–251, title II, § 213 , Oct. 9, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1874 .)

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Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 14612 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.