Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-102

§38 “united States” Defined

Title 47 › CHAPTER 2 — SUBMARINE CABLES › § 38

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines "United States" for sections 34 through 39 to include the Canal Zone and any mainland or island territory that is under United States control.

Full Legal Text

Title 47, §38

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The term “United States” as used in sections 34 to 39 of this title includes the Canal Zone and all territory continental or insular, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States of America.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

References in Text

For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in text, see section 3602(b) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Editorial Notes

Codification Words “the Philippine Islands” deleted on authority of Proc. No. 2695 issued pursuant to section 1394 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, which recognized independence of Philippine Islands as of July 4, 1946. Proc. No. 2695 is set out under section 1394 of Title 22. Section was not enacted as part of the Submarine Cable Act which comprises this chapter.

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Citation

47 U.S.C. § 38

Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102