Provisions of this section were contained in section 7102 of this title prior to the general amendment of chapter 71 of this title by Puspan. L. 95–454, title VII, § 701, Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1191.

Section effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Puspan. L. 95–454, set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 1101 of this title.