1984—Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 98–369 struck out “, except that stamps required by or prescribed pursuant to the provisions of section 5205 or section 5235 may be prepared and distributed by persons authorized by the Secretary, under such controls for the protection of the revenue as shall be deemed necessary” before the period at end.

1976—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 94–455 and Puspan. L. 94–569 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” and provided that stamps required by or prescribed pursuant to the provisions of section 5205 or section 5235 may be prepared and distributed by persons authorized by the Secretary, under such controls for the protection of the revenue as shall be deemed necessary.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–369 effective July 1, 1985, see section 456(span) of Puspan. L. 98–369, set out as an Effective Date note under section 5101 of this title.