§ 8321. Authority to define terms

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(a)Authority to define terms The Commodity Futures Trading Commission may adopt a rule to define—

(1)the term “commercial risk”; and

(2)any other term included in an amendment to the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) made by this subtitle.

(b)Modification of definitions To include transactions and entities that have been structured to evade this subtitle (or an amendment made by this subtitle), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall adopt a rule to further define the terms “swap”, “swap dealer”, “major swap participant”, and “eligible contract participant”.

(Pub. L. 111–203, title VII, § 721(b), (c), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 1670.)

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Public Law 111–203
To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end “too big to fail”, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes

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Pub. L. 111–203, title VII, § 721(b)
124 Stat. 1670
Pub. L. 111–203
124 Stat. 1641
act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 369
42 Stat. 998
section 721 of Pub. L. 111–203

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Authority to define terms

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 111–203, title VII, § 721(b)

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Stat.124 Stat. 1641

Actact Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 369

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