6-U.S.C.-1401

§1401 – Definitions

Pathway

Title 6 > Chapter 5 > Section 1401

Details

• Reference: Section 1401
• Legend: §1401 – Definitions
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

In this chapter:

(1) Commissioner

The term Commissioner” means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security.

(2) Maquiladora

The term maquiladora” means an entity located in Mexico that assembles and produces goods from imported parts for export to the United States.

(3) Northern border

The term northern border” means the international border between the United States and Canada.

(4) Secretary

The term Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

(5) Southern border

The term southern border” means the international border between the United States and Mexico.

(Pub. L. 110–161, div. E, title VI, §602, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2094.)

Short Title

Pub. L. 110–161, div. E, title VI, §601, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2094, provided that: This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007’.”

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

6-U.S.C.-1203 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Domestic Security

In this entry about 6-U.S.C.-1203, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to domestic security in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States domestic security-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

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