Effect of 1997 amendment. L 1997, c 218, enacting §§340E-4.8, 2.5, and 31 to 41 and amending §§340E-1, 6, and 7 shall not be construed to limit the powers set forth in chapter 340E and rules adopted shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, or replaced. L 1997, c 218, §§7, 8.