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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2201. Creation of remedy
(a) In a case of actual controversy within its jurisdiction,
except with respect to Federal taxes other than actions brought
under section 7428 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a
proceeding under section 505 or 1146 of title 11, or in any civil
action involving an antidumping or countervailing duty proceeding
regarding a class or kind of merchandise of a free trade area
country (as defined in section 516A(f)(10) of the Tariff Act of
1930), as determined by the administering authority, any court of
the United States, upon the filing of an appropriate pleading, may
declare the rights and other legal relations of any interested
party seeking such declaration, whether or not further relief is or
could be sought. Any such declaration shall have the force and
effect of a final judgment or decree and shall be reviewable as
such.
(b) For limitations on actions brought with respect to drug
patents see section 505 or 512 of the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act.
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