Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 255

Jurisdiction and arbitration

(a)

Federal jurisdiction

A district court of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any action brought under this chapter without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties.

(b)

Arbitration

Nothing in this chapter prevents the enforceability of an agreement to arbitrate that would otherwise be enforceable under chapter 1 of title 9.

Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201114 Stat. 2068(, pt. C, § 16, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 31339 Stat. 488Pub. L. 106–472A prior section 255, , pt. C, § 14, , deemed deposit of products in a licensed warehouse as deposit subject to this chapter, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by .

act Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313section 258 of this titlePub. L. 106–472A prior section 16 of , pt. C, was classified to , prior to the general amendment of this chapter by .