### Question
What does filing date” means the date on which an application for a protective decree is filed under section 78eee(a)(3) of this title, except that—


(A) if a petition under title 11 concerning the debtor was filed before such date, the term “filing date mean?


### Answer
**Filing date” means the date on which an application for a protective decree is filed under section 78eee(a)(3) of this title, except that—


(A) if a petition under title 11 concerning the debtor was filed before such date, the term “filing date** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 78lll*:

> the date on which such petition was filed

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78lll*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B&ndash;1-SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION**

