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§ 308901. Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) Collection.—The term "collection" means a collection of intellectual and cultural artifacts, including documents, sculpture, and works of art.

(2) Eligible entity.—The term "eligible entity" means a Federal entity, State, local, or tribal government, educational institution, or nonprofit organization.

(3) Historic property.—The term "historic property" has the meaning given the term in section 300308 of this title.

(4) Nationally significant.—The term "nationally significant", in reference to a collection or historic property, means a collection or historic property that meets the applicable criteria for national significance, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary pursuant to section 302103 of this title.

(5) Program.—The term "program" means the Save America's Treasures Program established under section 308902(a) of this title.

(6) Secretary.—The term "Secretary" means the Secretary, acting through the Director.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3243.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
308901 16 U.S.C. 469o(b). Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, subtitle D, §7303(b), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1216.

In paragraph (4), the words "in reference to a collection or historic property" are added for clarity.

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