2016 US Code
Title 40 - Public Buildings, Property, and Works
Subtitle VI - Miscellaneous
Chapter 171 - Safety Standards for Motor Vehicles
Sec. 17101 - Definitions

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Citation 40 U.S.C. § 17101 (2016)
Section Name §17101. Definitions
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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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(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1279.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
17101 40:703. Pub. L. 88–515, §3, Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 696.

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 40 - PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 40 - PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS
SUBTITLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS
CHAPTER 171 - SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
Sec. 17101 - Definitions
Contains section 17101
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 78 Stat. 696
116 Stat. 1279
Public Law References Public Law 88-515, Public Law 107-217
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