15 USC 7003 - Specific exceptions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 7003.

Specific exceptions

(a)

Excepted requirements

The provisions of section 7001 of this title shall not apply to a contract or other record to the extent it is governed by—

(1)

a statute, regulation, or other rule of law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts;

(2)

a State statute, regulation, or other rule of law governing adoption, divorce, or other matters of family law; or

(3)

the Uniform Commercial Code, as in effect in any State, other than sections 1–107 and 1–206 and Articles 2 and 2A.

(b)

Additional exceptions

The provisions of section 7001 of this title shall not apply to—

(1)

court orders or notices, or official court documents (including briefs, pleadings, and other writings) required to be executed in connection with court proceedings;

(2)

any notice of—

(A)

the cancellation or termination of utility services (including water, heat, and power);

(B)

default, acceleration, repossession, foreclosure, or eviction, or the right to cure, under a credit agreement secured by, or a rental agreement for, a primary residence of an individual;

(C)

the cancellation or termination of health insurance or benefits or life insurance benefits (excluding annuities); or

(D)

recall of a product, or material failure of a product, that risks endangering health or safety; or

(3)

any document required to accompany any transportation or handling of hazardous materials, pesticides, or other toxic or dangerous materials.

(c)

Review of exceptions

(1)

Evaluation required

(2)

Determinations

(Pub. L. 106–229, title I, § 103, June 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 468.)

cite as: 15 USC 7003