34 USC 21301 – Definitions
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.
Terms Used In 34 USC 21301
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7