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The regulations promulgated by the Secretary under the authority conferred by this chapter, shall have the force of law once the requirements established in §§ 2101 et seq. of Title 3, have been met.\nWhenever any regulation or amendment to the regulations promulgated by the Secretary requires that those persons already engaged in the regulated activities acquire additional equipment or facilities, the Secretary shall grant a term of ninety (90) days as of the date of effectiveness of the regulations or the amendment to the corresponding regulation for said persons to comply with the provisions of said regulations.\nHistory —June 10, 1953, No. 49, p. 120, § 8; June 5, 1973, No. 91, p. 386, § 3; Aug. 21, 1999, No. 278, § 10.