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(i) [18 U.S.C. 843 note] Effective Date.--
(1) In general.--The amendments made by this
section shall take effect 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act.
(2) Exception.--Notwithstanding any provision of
this Act, a license or permit issued under section 843
of title 18, United States Code, before the date of
enactment of this Act, shall remain valid until that
license or permit is revoked under section 843(d) or
expires, or until a timely application for renewal is
acted upon.
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