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Code

A complete statement of positive law, usually arranged by topic and sub-topic. 

Promulgated codes contain the laws, rules, and/or regulations currently in force in a given jurisdiction. 

Model codes, such as the UCC, are written so that legislators can easily adopt a comprehensive body of law and focus their energy on making select modifications.  An important benefit of adopting model codes is that individuals and businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions can more quickly understand the laws that will govern their conduct.

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

A systematic collection of written laws gathered together, often grouped by subject matter. A state may have separate codes such as a civil code, corporations code, evidence code, penal code, and so forth.

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:12 pm

 

"Eddie Ferrand and William Kennedy appeal their convictions following a jury trial for conspiracy to assist in the preparation and presentation of false income tax returns . . . ."

"Ferrand and Kennedy . . . contend that their convictions are invalid because Title 26 of the United States Code was not passed into positive law and its statutory provisions therefore do not have the force and effect of law.  Congress's failure to enact Title 26 into positive law [by voting on its precise language and structure as a whole] does not impugn the validity or enforceability of the laws set forth in that title.  A law listed in the current edition of the United States Code is prima facie evidence of the law of the United States."

"The defendants have not alleged that there are any inconsistencies between Title 26 and the IRC as passed and amended. Thus, the defendants' challenge to the applicability of Title 26 is without merit."

United States v. Ferrand, 284 F. App'x 177, 178, 178-79 (5th Cir. 2008).