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SUBCHAPTER II— EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES
§ 40312. Definitions

(1) Attorney GeneralThe term “Attorney General” means the Attorney General of the United States.
(2) CompactThe term “Compact” means the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact set forth in section 40316 of this title.
(3) CouncilThe term “Council” means the Compact Council established under Article VI of the Compact.
(4) FBIThe term “FBI” means the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(5) Party StateThe term “Party State” means a State that has ratified the Compact.
(6) StateThe term “State” means any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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