16 USC 4503d – Definitions
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As used in this chapter (unless the context otherwise requires):
(1) Institutes of Tropical Forestry
The term “Institutes of Tropical Forestry” means the Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry established under section 6706 of title 7.
(2) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(3) State
The term “State” means each of the 50 States, Guam, American Samoa, the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association enters into effect), Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Terms Used In 16 USC 4503d
- association: when used in reference to a corporation, shall be deemed to embrace the words "successors and assigns of such company or association" in like manner as if these last-named words, or words of similar import, were expressed. See 1 USC 5
- Secretary: means the Secretary of Agriculture. See 16 USC 4503d