49Jurisdiction of courts

49 Jurisdiction of courts

(1) Except as otherwise prescribed, the several courts of a State are invested with federal jurisdiction in all matters arising under the laws and instruments having effect by virtue of section 46 in the adjacent area of the State. (2) Jurisdiction is conferred, so far as the Constitution permits, on the several courts having jurisdiction in an affected Territory in all matters arising under the laws and instruments having effect by virtue of section 47 or 48 in the adjacent area of the Territory. (3) Subject to this section: (a) the several courts of the States are vested with federal jurisdiction; and (b) jurisdiction is conferred, so far as the Constitution permits, on the several courts of the affected Territories; with respect to matters arising under this Act or the regulations other than matters referred to in subsection (1) or (2). (4) Jurisdiction vested in or conferred on courts by this section is vested or conferred within the limits (other than limits having effect by reference to localities) of their several jurisdictions, whether those limits are as to subject‑matter or otherwise.