1984—
Pub. L. 98–473 substituted “misdemeanor” for “petty offense (
18 U.S.C.
1)”.
1978—
Pub. L. 95–616 provided for designation of enforcement personnel.
Amendment by
Pub. L. 98–473 effective Nov. 1, 1987, and applicable only to offenses committed after the taking effect of such amendment, see section 235(a)(1) of
Pub. L. 98–473, set out as an Effective Date note under section
3551 of Title
18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.