FEDERAL · 40 U.S.C. · Chapter 171

Definitions

Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 40Public Buildings, Property, and Works·Ch. 171 — SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

In this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1)Federal government.—The term "Federal Government" includes the government of the District of Columbia.
(2)Motor vehicle.—The term "motor vehicle" means a vehicle, self-propelled or drawn by mechanical power, designed for use on the highways principally for the transportation of passengers, except a vehicle designed or used for military field training, combat, or tactical purposes.

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History

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1279.)

Editorial Notes

In clause (1), the words "the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Government of the United States" are omitted as unnecessary.