For purposes of this subchapter—

1. (1) the term “local unit of general purpose government” means the government of a county, municipality, township, Indian tribe, Alaskan native village, or other unit of government (other than a State) which is a unit of general government, and
2. (2) the term “State” includes the District of Columbia.

(Added Pub. L. 94–521, § 8(a), Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2463.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 17, 1976, see section 17 of Pub. L. 94–521, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.