An auxiliary organization that was in existence on August 31, 1980, shall continue to operate under Article 6 (commencing with Section 72670) of Chapter 6 of Part 45, as it read immediately prior to August 30, 1980, until the time, if any, that the organization is recognized pursuant to this article.

(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 654, Sec. 7. Effective October 7, 2005.)