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42 U.S.C. 1962c–5: “State” definedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 19B-WATER RESOURCES PLANNING
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§1962c–5. “State” defined

For the purpose of this subchapter the term “State” means a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands or Guam.

( Pub. L. 89–80, title III, § 306 , July 22, 1965 , 79 Stat. 253 ; Pub. L. 94–285, § 2 , May 12, 1976 , 90 Stat. 516 .)

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1976⁠—Pub. L. 94–285 inserted reference to Guam.