Us Code § 6801 - Definitions
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§ 6801. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) AIDS
The term "AIDS" means the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
(2) Association
The term "Association" means the International Development Association.
(3) Bank
The term "Bank" or "World Bank" means the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
(4) HIV
The term "HIV" means the human immunodeficiency virus, the pathogen which causes AIDS.
(5) HIV/AIDS
The term "HIV/AIDS" means, with respect to an individual, an individual who is infected with HIV or living with AIDS.
(Pub. L. 106–264, title I, §102, Aug. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 749.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title I of Pub. L. 106–264, Aug. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 748, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Short Title
Pub. L. 106–264, §1, Aug. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 748, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter, amending sections 2151b, 2222, 2293, 2367 and 2395 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 2151 and 2151b of this title] may be cited as the 'Global AIDS and Tuberculosis Relief Act of 2000'."
Pub. L. 106–264, title I, §101, Aug. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 749, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter and amending sections 2151b, 2222 and 2293 of this title] may be cited as the 'Global AIDS Research and Relief Act of 2000'."
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