FEDERAL · 21 U.S.C. · Chapter 4
Definitions
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
When used in this subchapter—
(a)The term "person" means an individual, partnership, association, or corporation.
(b)The term "United States" means the fifty States and the District of Columbia.
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History
(Feb. 15, 1927, ch. 155, §9, 44 Stat. 1103; Pub. L. 86–70, §19, June 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 145; Pub. L. 86–624, §15, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 415.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1960—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 86–624 substituted "means the fifty States and the District of Columbia" for "means continental United States, including Alaska".
1959—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 86–70 inserted ", including Alaska" after "continental United States".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Nothing contained in chapter 9 (§301 et seq.) of this title shall be construed as in any way affecting, modifying, repealing, or superseding the provisions of this chapter, see section 392(b) of this title.
Amendments
1960—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 86–624 substituted "means the fifty States and the District of Columbia" for "means continental United States, including Alaska".
1959—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 86–70 inserted ", including Alaska" after "continental United States".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Nothing contained in chapter 9 (§301 et seq.) of this title shall be construed as in any way affecting, modifying, repealing, or superseding the provisions of this chapter, see section 392(b) of this title.