Section 5001 (a)(10), referred to in subsec. (a)(2), was redesignated section 5001 (a)(9) by Pub. L. 103–465, title I, § 136(a), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4841.

A prior section 5314, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 659, related to officers and agents authorized to investigate, issue search warrants, and prosecute for violations, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859. See sections 5557 of this title.

Provisions similar to those comprising subsec. (a)(2) of this section were contained in prior section 5318, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 660, prior to the general revisions of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.

1976—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 94–455, § 1905(a)(18), substituted “section 5001 (a)(10)” for “section 5001 (a)(4)”.

Subsec. (b)(2), (3). Pub. L. 94–455, § 1906(b)(13)(A), struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.

Amendment by section 1905(a)(18) of Pub. L. 94–455 effective on first day of first month which begins more than 90 days after Oct. 4, 1976, see section 1905(d) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 5005 of this title.