If a court of competent jurisdiction enters a final judgment on the merits that—
is based on Federal law;
is no longer subject to appeal; and
substantially limits or impairs the essential elements of sections 116 through 126 of this title,
then sections 116 through 126 of this title are invalid and have no legal effect as of the date of entry of such judgment.
Pub. L. 106–252, § 2(a)114 Stat. 632 (Added , , .)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date; Application of Amendment
section 3 of Pub. L. 106–252section 116 of this titleSection effective , and applicable only to customer bills issued after the first day of the first month beginning more than 2 years after , see , set out as a note under .