42 USC 1437bbb-8 - Definitions

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§ 1437bbb–8.

Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)

Jurisdiction

The term “jurisdiction” means—

(A)

a unit of general local government (as such term is defined in section 12704 of this title) that has boundaries, for purposes of carrying out this subchapter, that—

(i)

wholly contain the area within which a public housing agency is authorized to operate; and

(ii)

do not contain any areas contained within the boundaries of any other participating jurisdiction; and

(B)

a consortia of such units of general local government, organized for purposes of this subchapter.

(2)

Participating jurisdiction

(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title IV, § 409, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 561, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2624.)

cite as: 42 USC 1437bbb-8