27/10/2025
Nashville, TN asked Dec 26, 2023 in Bankruptcy for Tennessee Q: If the UCC is the law of the land in America, then how does it pertain to me, because I am not living in commerce?
If the UCC was written and owned by the Vatican (International Institute for the unification of private law) how is that legal in America? According to P.L. 88-243 The UCC is law of the land of Washington DC. It's a well known fact that Washington DC is not apart of America and has never been. So if the UCC is law of land for the federal Corporation of the UNITED STATES, how does this apply to the 50 Union STATES? Public Law was was converted to public policy in 1938. Does public policy only deal with corporation? Yes is the real answer!!! So how does public policy pertain to me as, I am not a corporation? Why does the UNITED STATES pay $260,000 a year to UNIDROIT for the use of the UCC? Is UNIDROIT owned by the Vatican? Is Washington DC not apart of the 3 City State Empire that rules the world? The City of London, The city of Rome, and Washington DC. The Empire of the City
The question is based on various misinformation and conspiracy theories that do not reflect legal reality in the United States. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a set of state laws, not a federal one, and does not operate under the control of the Vatican or an international organization.
Here is a breakdown of the claims and the facts:
The UCC and "living in commerce"
Claim: The UCC only applies to people in commerce.
Fact: The UCC governs commercial transactions, which encompass many activities individuals routinely engage in. This includes buying and selling goods, securing loans, making bank deposits, and signing leases. While some UCC rules differ for "merchants," many of its provisions apply to ordinary consumers as well. For example, if you buy furniture from a store, the sale is governed by UCC Article 2.
The UCC's ownership and legitimacy
Claim: The UCC was written and is owned by the Vatican through the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) and is therefore illegal in America.
Fact: The UCC was created and is maintained by two American legal organizations: the Uniform Law Commission and the American Law Institute. While the Vatican has an observer status with UNIDROIT, this has no bearing on the UCC, which is a domestic legal framework.
Public Law 88-243 and Washington, D.C.
Claim: Public Law 88-243 made the UCC the law only in Washington, D.C., and since D.C. is a separate, foreign corporation, the UCC does not apply to the 50 states.
Fact: Public Law 88-243 was the act of Congress that specifically adopted the UCC for Washington, D.C.. However, the UCC is a uniform act, and all 50 states, plus D.C. and other U.S. territories, have adopted their own versions of it. While D.C. is a federal district, not a state, it is still part of the United States.
The "3 City State Empire"
Claim: Washington, D.C., is part of a "3 City State Empire" ruling the world.
Fact: This is a debunked conspiracy theory with no basis in law or fact. Washington, D.C., operates as the federal district and capital of the United States, and its governing structure is established by the U.S. Constitution.
Public law vs. public policy
Claim: In 1938, public law was converted to public policy, which only applies to corporations.
Fact: The concepts of "public law" (constitutional, administrative, and criminal law) and "public policy" are distinct. Public policy refers to the decisions and actions the government makes to address societal issues and is not limited to corporate entities. The year 1938 is often cited in misinformation narratives, but no single event transformed American law in this way.
Payments to UNIDROIT
Claim: The U.S. government pays $260,000 annually to UNIDROIT.
Fact: There is no credible information supporting this claim. The U.S. is not a member state of UNIDROIT, though it may participate in conferences. The UCC is a domestic framework developed and maintained by private U.S. organizations and does not involve regular payments to UNIDROIT.
Summary
The foundational premise of the question is inaccurate. The UCC is a set of state-level laws, not a federal or international one, that applies to a wide range of commercial transactions in which individuals participate. The claims about the UCC's origins, international control, and links to conspiracy theories are all baseless.