§2311 Applicability to Other Laws

Summary

Keeps certain federal laws and rules in place. It does not cancel or replace the Federal Trade Commission Act or any law called an Antitrust Act. It also does not cancel or replace the Federal Seed Act, and it does not apply to seed used for planting. Protects other consumer rights and limits preemption. It does not take away consumer rights under state law or other federal laws. Except for sections 2308 and 2304(a)(2) and (4), it does not change who is responsible for personal injury or override state rules about damages for injury. State rules about labeling or disclosures for written warranties that cover the same topics as sections 2302, 2303, and 2304 do not apply if they are different from those federal rules. If a state asks and the Commission finds a state rule gives greater consumer protection and does not unduly burden interstate commerce, that state rule can apply while the state enforces it. If federal law already governs a written warranty (except section 2302(c)), this chapter does not apply; if only part is federally governed, the rest is covered by this chapter.