State

(20) The term “State” means each of the several States, Territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. For the purpose of section 2303 and chapters 34 and 35 of this title , such term also includes the Canal Zone.

Source

38 USC § 101(20)


Scoping language

For the purpose of section 2303
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