18 U.S.C. § 18 (2024)
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Organization defined
Official statutory text
As used in this title, the term "organization" means a person other than an individual.
(Added Pub. L. 99–646, §38(a), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3599; amended Pub. L. 100–185, §4(c), Dec. 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 1279; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, §7012, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4395.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1988—Pub. L. 100–690 made technical correction of directory language of Pub. L. 99–646, §38(a), similar to that made by Pub. L. 100–185.
1987—Pub. L. 100–185 made technical correction in directory language of Pub. L. 99–646, §38(a).
(Added Pub. L. 99–646, §38(a), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3599; amended Pub. L. 100–185, §4(c), Dec. 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 1279; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, §7012, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4395.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1988—Pub. L. 100–690 made technical correction of directory language of Pub. L. 99–646, §38(a), similar to that made by Pub. L. 100–185.
1987—Pub. L. 100–185 made technical correction in directory language of Pub. L. 99–646, §38(a).
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