Venue — Us Code Code § 2343
Us Code Code § 2343 — Venue. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2343. Venue
The venue of a proceeding under this chapter is in the judicial circuit in which the petitioner resides or has its principal office, or in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
(Added Pub. L. 89–554, §4(e), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 622.)
| Derivation | U.S. Code | Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large |
|---|---|---|
| 5 U.S.C. 1033. | Dec. 29, 1950, ch. 1189, §3, 64 Stat. 1130. |
The section is reorganized for clarity and conciseness. The word "is" is substituted for "shall be". The word "petitioner" is substituted for "party or any of the parties filing the petition for review" in view of the definition of "petitioner" in section 2341 of this title.
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