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33 U.S.C. 1971: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 33A-MARINE DEBRIS RESEARCH, PREVENTION, AND REDUCTION
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§1971. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)  Prize competition

The term “prize competition” means the competition for the award of the Genius Prize for Save Our Seas Innovations established under section 1972 of this title.

(2)  Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

( Pub. L. 109–449, § 121 , formerly Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 121 , Dec. 18, 2020 , 134 Stat. 1081 ; renumbered Pub. L. 109–449, § 121 , by Pub. L. 119–65, § 4(a) , Dec. 26, 2025 , 139 Stat. 1989 .)

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Section was formerly classified to section 4231 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 119–65.