Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11909 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

A prior section 11903, Puspan. L. 95–473, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1457, related to rate, discrimination, and tariff violations, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a). See section 14903 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.