United States Code
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§ 930.
Dismissal
(a)
After notice and a hearing, the court may dismiss a case under this chapter for cause, including—
(1)
want of prosecution;
(2)
unreasonable delay by the debtor that is prejudicial to creditors;
(3)
failure to propose a plan within the time fixed under section 941 of this title;
(4)
if a plan is not accepted within any time fixed by the court;
(5)
denial of confirmation of a plan under section 943(b) of this title and denial of additional time for filing another plan or a modification of a plan; or
(6)
if the court has retained jurisdiction after confirmation of a plan—
(A)
material default by the debtor with respect to a term of such plan; or
(B)
termination of such plan by reason of the occurrence of a condition specified in such plan.
(b)
The court shall dismiss a case under this chapter if confirmation of a plan under this chapter is refused.
(Pub. L. 95–598, Nov. 6, 1978 , 92 Stat. 2623, § 927; Pub. L. 98–353, title III, § 496, July 10, 1984 , 98 Stat. 384; renumbered § 930, Pub. L. 100–597, § 7(1), Nov. 3, 1988 , 102 Stat. 3029.)
cite as: 11 USC 930
