Us Code § 541 - Definitions
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§ 541. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) The term "agency" includes any entity, organizational unit, program, or function.
(2) The term "transition period" means the 12-month period beginning on the effective date of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 107–296, title XV, §1501, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2307.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The effective date of this chapter, referred to in par. (2), is 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of this title.
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