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# 18 U.S.C. § 18 - Organization defined

## Text

As used in this title, the term “organization” means a person other than an individual.

(Added Pub. L. 99–646, § 38(a), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3599; amended Pub. L. 100–185, § 4(c), Dec. 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 1279; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7012, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4395.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments1988—Pub. L. 100–690 made technical correction of directory language of Pub. L. 99–646, § 38(a), similar to that made by Pub. L. 100–185. 1987—Pub. L. 100–185 made technical correction in directory language of Pub. L. 99–646, § 38(a).