Annual edition
Pub. L. 101–73 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the continental United States (including Alaska), to the State of Hawaii, and to Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.”
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Aug. 9, 1989, Pub. L. 101–73, title III, §301, 103 Stat. 315.
Jul 12, 1960 – Aug 9, 1989
Amended · full text not held
Pub. L. 86–624 substituted “State of Hawaii” for “Territory of Hawaii”.
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July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86–624, §5(b), 74 Stat. 411
Jun 25, 1959 – Jul 12, 1960
Amended · full text not held
Pub. L. 86–70 substituted “continental United States (including Alaska), to the Territory of Hawaii” for “continental United States, to the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii”.
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June 25, 1959, Pub. L. 86–70, §9(b), 73 Stat. 142
Jul 14, 1952 – Jun 25, 1959
Amended · full text not held
Act July 14, 1952, inserted “Guam”.
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July 14, 1952, ch. 723, §10(b), 66 Stat. 604
Jun 13, 1933 – Jul 14, 1952
Enacted · full text not held
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June 13, 1933, ch. 64, §7, 48 Stat. 134