2016 US Code
Title 9 - Arbitration
Chapter 3 - Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration
Sec. 303 - Order to compel arbitration; appointment of arbitrators; locale

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Citation 9 U.S.C. § 303 (2016)
Section Name §303. Order to compel arbitration; appointment of arbitrators; locale
Section Text

(a) A court having jurisdiction under this chapter may direct that arbitration be held in accordance with the agreement at any place therein provided for, whether that place is within or without the United States. The court may also appoint arbitrators in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.

(b) In the event the agreement does not make provision for the place of arbitration or the appointment of arbitrators, the court shall direct that the arbitration shall be held and the arbitrators be appointed in accordance with Article 3 of the Inter-American Convention.

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(Added Pub. L. 101–369, §1, Aug. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 448.)

Editorial Notes EFFECTIVE DATE

Section effective upon the entry into force of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration of January 30, 1975, with respect to the United States (Oct. 27, 1990), see section 3 of Pub. L. 101–369, set out as a note under section 301 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 9 - ARBITRATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 9 - ARBITRATION
CHAPTER 3 - INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
Sec. 303 - Order to compel arbitration; appointment of arbitrators; locale
Contains section 303
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 104 Stat. 448
Public Law References Public Law 101-369
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