The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Board”) is authorized to accept a deed or other instrument donating and transferring to the Smithsonian Institution , the land and improvements thereto, collections of works of art, and all other assets and property of the Museum of African Art. ( Pub. L. 95–414, § 1 , Oct. 5, 1978 , 92 Stat. 911 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Pub. L. 95–414, § 7 , Oct. 5, 1978 , 92 Stat. 913 , provided that: “Except for the provisions in sections 1 and 6(b) [this section and section 80p(b) of this title ], the provisions of this Act [this subchapter] shall take effect on the date of transfer of a deed or other instrument under the provisions of section 1 [this section].”