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22 U.S.C. § 8801 — Definitions

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  1. (a)In generalIn this chapter:
    1. (1)Agricultural commodityThe term “agricultural commodity” has the meaning given that term in section 5602 of title 7.
    2. (2)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
      1. (A)the committees specified in section 14(2) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and
      2. (B)the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.
    3. (3)CoalThe term “coal” means metallurgical coal, coking coal, or fuel coke.
    4. (4)Correspondent account; payable-through accountThe terms “correspondent account” and “payable-through account” have the meanings given those terms in section 5318A of title 31.
    5. (5)Foreign financial institutionThe term “foreign financial institution” has the meaning of that term as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to section 8513(i) of this title.
    6. (6)GoodThe term “good” has the meaning given that term in section 4618 1 See References in Text note below. of title 50 (as continued in effect pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)).
    7. (7)Iranian financial institutionThe term “Iranian financial institution” has the meaning given that term in section 8513b(d) of this title.
    8. (8)Iranian personThe term “Iranian person” means—
      1. (A)an individual who is a citizen or national of Iran; and
      2. (B)an entity organized under the laws of Iran or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran.
    9. (9)KnowinglyThe term “knowingly”, with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result.
    10. (10)Medical deviceThe term “medical device” has the meaning given the term “device” in section 321 of title 21.
    11. (11)MedicineThe term “medicine” has the meaning given the term “drug” in section 321 of title 21.
    12. (12)ShippingThe term “shipping” refers to the transportation of goods by a vessel and related activities.
    13. (13)United States personThe term “United States person” has the meaning given that term in section 8511 of this title.
    14. (14)VesselThe term “vessel” has the meaning given that term in section 3 of title 1.
  2. (b)Determinations of significanceFor purposes of this chapter, in determining if financial transactions or financial services are significant, the President may consider the totality of the facts and circumstances, including factors similar to the factors set forth in section 561.404 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling).