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38 U.S.C. 8509: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 85-DISPOSITION OF DECEASED VETERANS’ PERSONAL PROPERTY
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§8509. Definitions

The term “facility” or “Department facility” as used in this subchapter means those facilities over which the Department has direct and exclusive administrative jurisdiction, including hospitals or other facilities on property owned or leased by the United States while operated by the Department.

( Pub. L. 85–857 , Sept. 2, 1958 , 72 Stat. 1259 , § 5209; renumbered § 8509, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1) , May 7, 1991 , 105 Stat. 238 ; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3) , (4), Aug. 6, 1991 , 105 Stat. 404 .)

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1991⁠—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5209 of this title as this section.

Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration” wherever appearing.