Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title II, § 202(e), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 963, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting this section and section 7527 of this title and amending sections 6103, 6724, and 7213A of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 6, 2002].”

Nothing in title II of Pub. L. 107–210 or the amendments by that title, other than provisions relating to COBRA continuation coverage and reporting requirements, to be construed as creating a new mandate on any party regarding health insurance coverage, see section 203(f) of Pub. L. 107–210, set out as a note under section 35 of this title.