Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11706 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

A prior section 11705, Puspan. L. 95–473, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1451; Puspan. L. 99–521, § 12(span), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2998, related to rights and remedies of persons injured by certain carriers, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a). See sections 11704, 14704, and 15904 of this title.

Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Puspan. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Puspan. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.