PUBLIC LAW 106-224 -JUNE 20, 2000 114 STAT. 397 for their efforts in calling this situation to the public's attention; and (4) Congress is committed to responding to the concerns of rural America and pledges to devote full attention to making necessary changes to Federal agricultural programs in a manner that will— (A) alleviate the agricultural price crisis; (B) ensure competitive markets by empowering farm families; (C) ensure that all farmers, including minority and limited-resource farmers, participate fully in the benefits of those programs; (D) invest in rural education and health; (E) increase resources for outreach and technical farming assistance; (F) conserve our natural resources for future generations; and (G) ensure a safe and secure food supply for all. Subtitle F—Effective Dates and Implementation SEC. 171. EFFECTIVE DATES. 7 USC 1501 note. (a) IN GENERAL.— Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) EXCEPTIONS.— (1) 2001 FISCAL YEAR.— The following provisions and the amendments made by the provisions take effect on October 1, 2000: (A) Subtitle C. (B) Section 146. (C) Section 163. (2) 2001 CROP YEAR.— The amendments made by the following provisions apply beginning with the 2001 crop of an agricultural commodity: (A) Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 101. (B) Section 102(a). (C) Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 103. (D) Section 104. (E) Section 105(b). (F) Section 108. (G) Section 109. (H) Section 162. (3) 2001 REINSURANCE YEAR.— The amendments made by the following provisions apply beginning with the 2001 reinsurance year: (A) Section 101(d). (B) Section 102(b). (C) Section 103(d). SEC. 172. REGULATIONS. 7 USC 1501 note. Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of Deadline, this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act.
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