6 U.S.C. § 1401

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 1401 - Definitions

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.

6 U.S.C. § 1401

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

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

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'."

Department

the term "Department" means the Department of Homeland Security;

Secretary

the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Homeland Security;