§10702. “State” defined
As of today
52 U.S.C. § 10702
As used in this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 89–110, title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 91–285, § 6, June 22, 1970, 84 Stat. 318; amended Pub. L. 94–73, title IV, § 407, Aug. 6, 1975, 89 Stat. 405.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 1973bb–1 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
Amendments
1975—Pub. L. 94–73 substituted definition of State for provisions prohibiting denial of right to vote because of age.