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43 U.S.C. 1599: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 43-PUBLIC LANDSCHAPTER 32A-COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL
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§1599. Definitions

As used in this subchapter⁠—

(a)  all terms that are defined in the Colorado River Compact shall have the meanings therein defined;

(b)  “Colorado River Basin States” means the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

( Pub. L. 93–320, title II, § 209 , June 24, 1974 , 88 Stat. 275 .)