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# 22 U.S.C. § 2799aa–2 - “Nuclear explosive device” defined

## Text

As used in this subchapter, the term “nuclear explosive device” has the meaning given that term in section 6305(4) of this title.

(Pub. L. 90–629, ch. 10, § 103, as added Pub. L. 103–236, title VIII, § 826(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 519.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective 60 days after Apr. 30, 1994, see section 831 of Pub. L. 103–236, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.