Title 1 — General Provisions
Title 1 — General Provisions is a title of the United States Code. It contains 39 sections organized into 3 chapters. This title has been enacted into positive law, meaning its text constitutes legal evidence of the law.
Rules of construction, definitions, and formalities for federal enactments. Establishes how statutes are interpreted — gender and number conventions, judicial notice of seals, and the codification process for the US Code itself.
Chapter Index
| Chapter | Sections | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | RULES OF CONSTRUCTION | 8 sections |
| 002 | >- | 18 sections |
| 003 | >- | 13 sections |
Scope and Organization
Title 1 covers the subject area of general provisions. The title is organized into 3 chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of the subject. The title contains 39 individual sections of codified law.
Legal Status
This title has been enacted into positive law, meaning its text constitutes legal evidence of the law. The Office of the Law Revision Counsel maintains the official text of the United States Code.
Source
View the official text: Title 1 on uscode.house.gov