28 U.S.C. § 3003 : US Code - Section 3003: Rules of construction

Search 28 U.S.C. § 3003 : US Code - Section 3003: Rules of construction

(a) Terms. - For purposes of this chapter -
(1) the terms "includes" and "including" are not limiting;
(2) the term "or" is not exclusive; and
(3) the singular includes the plural.
(b) Effect on Rights of the United States. - This chapter shall
not be construed to curtail or limit the right of the United States
under any other Federal law or any State law -
(1) to collect taxes or to collect any other amount collectible
in the same manner as a tax;
(2) to collect any fine, penalty, assessment, restitution, or
forfeiture arising in a criminal case;
(3) to appoint or seek the appointment of a receiver; or
(4) to enforce a security agreement.
(c) Effect on Other Laws. - This chapter shall not be construed
to supersede or modify the operation of -
(1) title 11;
(2) admiralty law;
(3) section 3713 of title 31;
(4) section 303 of the Consumer Credit Protection Act (15
U.S.C. 1673);
(5) a statute of limitation applicable to a criminal
proceeding;
(6) the common law or statutory rights to set-off or
recoupment;
(7) any Federal law authorizing, or any inherent authority of a
court to provide, injunctive relief;
(8) the authority of a court -
(A) to impose a sanction under the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure;
(B) to appoint a receiver to effectuate its order; or
(C) to exercise the power of contempt under any Federal law;
(9) any law authorizing the United States to obtain partition,
or to recover possession, of property in which the United States
holds title; or
(10) any provision of any other chapter of this title, except
to the extent such provision is inconsistent with this chapter.
(d) Preemption. - This chapter shall preempt State law to the
extent such law is inconsistent with a provision of this chapter.
(e) Effect on Rights of the United States Under Foreign and
International Law. - This chapter shall not be construed to curtail
or limit the rights of the United States under foreign law, under a
treaty or an international agreement, or otherwise under
international law.
(f) Applicability of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. - Except
as provided otherwise in this chapter, the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure shall apply with respect to actions and proceedings under
this chapter.