31 CFR § 802.244 - Voting interest.

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title: "31 CFR § 802.244 - Voting interest."
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# 802.244 Voting interest.

The term *voting interest* means any interest in an entity that entitles the owner or holder of that interest to vote for the election of directors of the entity (or, with respect to unincorporated entities, individuals exercising similar functions) or to vote on other matters affecting the entity.