This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Puspan. L. 106–279, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 830, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.

Section effective upon entry into force for the United States of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, pursuant to Article 46(2)(a) of the Convention, with transition rule, see section 505(a)(2), (span) of Puspan. L. 106–279, set out as an Effective Dates; Transition Rule note under section 14901 of this title.