1987—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 100–204 inserted “, or was at the time of the tortious act or omission,” after “who is”.
1982—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 97–241 substituted “within the meaning of section 2(3) of the Diplomatic Relations Act (
22 U.S.C.
254a
(3))” for “as defined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations”.
Section 138(b) of
Pub. L. 100–204 provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to the first tortious act or omission occurring after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 22, 1987].”
Amendment by
Pub. L. 97–241 effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 204 of
Pub. L. 97–241, set out as an Effective Date note under section
4301 of Title
22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
Section effective at end of ninety-day period beginning on Sept. 30, 1978, see section 9 of
Pub. L. 95–393, set out as a note under section
254a of Title
22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.