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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In this chapter:
(1)Covered formula grant
The term “covered formula grant” means a grant under--
(A) part T of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796gg et seq.) 1 (commonly referred to as the “STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program”); or
(B)section 12511 of this title (commonly referred to as the “Sexual Assault Services Program”).
(2)Termination
(A)In general
The term “termination” means, when used with respect to parental rights, a complete and final termination of the parent's right to custody of, guardianship of, visitation with, access to, and inheritance from a child.
(B)Rule of construction
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require a State, in order to receive an increase in the amount provided to the State under the covered formula grants under this chapter, to have in place a law that terminates any obligation of a person who fathered a child through rape to support the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 34 U.S.C. § 21301 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 34. Crime Control and Law Enforcement § 21301. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-34-crime-control-and-law-enforcement/34-usc-sect-21301/
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