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43 U.S.C. 485h–3: “Long-term contract” definedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 43-PUBLIC LANDSCHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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§485h–3. “Long-term contract” defined

As used in sections 485h–1 to 485h–5 of this title, the term “long-term contract” shall mean any contract the term of which is more than ten years.

( July 2, 1956, ch. 492, § 3 , 70 Stat. 484 .)

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Section was not enacted as part of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 which comprises this subchapter.