- This Act is subject to an optional referendum.
- The Federal Council decides on the commencement date.
- Articles 40–42 apply until 31 December 2008.1
Commencement date:21 January 1999
Articles 28–45 and Annex letters l–n: 1 May 1999
Article 160 paragraph 7 and Annex No 7: 1 August 1999