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# 13 U.S.C. § 184 - Definitions

## Text

For purposes of this subchapter—

(1) the term “local unit of general purpose government” means the government of a county, municipality, township, Indian tribe, Alaskan native village, or other unit of government (other than a State) which is a unit of general government, and

(2) the term “State” includes the District of Columbia.

(Added Pub. L. 94–521, § 8(a), Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2463.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective Oct. 17, 1976, see section 17 of Pub. L. 94–521, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.