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36 U.S.C. 140412: DefinitionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1404-MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
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§140412. Definition

In this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 111–95, § 1(a) , Nov. 6, 2009 , 123 Stat. 3003 .)