Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§582a–7 “state” Defined
Title 16 › CHAPTER 3 — FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT › SUBCHAPTER III — RESEARCH PROGRAMS › § 582a–7
Summary
The word "State" includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
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Title 16, §582a–7
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The term “State” as used in this subchapter shall include Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1972—Pub. L. 92–318 inserted reference to Virgin Islands and Guam.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1972 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 92–318 effective after June 30, 1970, see section 506(n) of Pub. L. 92–318, set out as an
Effective Date
note under section 326a of Title 7, Agriculture.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 582a–7
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102