Statutory construction

The parenthetical cross references in any provision of this chapter to other provisions of the chapter, or other provisions of law, where the words “relating to” or “pertaining to” are used, are made only for convenience, and shall be given no legal effect. (July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title III, § 326, as added Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(84), Nov. 16, 1977, 91 Stat. 1404; renumbered § 325, Pub. L. 96–300, § 1(c), July 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 831; renumbered § 326, Pub. L. 98–213, § 11, Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1461.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 326 of act July 14, 1955, was renumbered section 327 by Pub. L. 98–213 and is classified to section 7626 of this title.