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21.

National Voter Registration Act—§ 1973gg-1. Definitions

§ 1973gg-1. Definitions

As used in this subchapter--

  1. the term "election" has the meaning stated in section 431(1) of Title 2;

  2. the term "Federal office" has the meaning stated in section 431(3) of Title 2;

  3. the term "motor vehicle driver's license" includes any personal identification document issued by a State motor vehicle authority;

  4. the term "State" means a State of the United States and the District of Columbia; and

  5. the term "voter registration agency" means an office designated under section 1973gg-5(a)(1) of this title to perform voter registration activities.