This act takes effect on July 1, 2001. References in this Part to “this act” refer to PARTS I, II, and III of the session law by which this Part is added to Article 9 of Chapter 25 of the N.C. Gen. Stat.. References in this Part to “former Article 9” are to Article 9 of Chapter 25 of the N.C. Gen. Stat. as in effect immediately before July 1, 2001. (2000-169, s. 1.)