Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11913 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

A prior section 11905, Puspan. L. 95–473, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1459; Puspan. L. 97–261, § 29(e), Sept. 20, 1982, 96 Stat. 1128, related to transportation of passengers without charge, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

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.