Section 163. Time of taking effect

This chapter shall take effect July
  first,  nineteen  hundred  thirty-four  except  that  the  state  liquor
  authority  and  the local alcoholic beverage control board may, prior to
  July first, nineteen hundred thirty-four,  receive  and  entertain  such
  applications for licenses or permits and take such other steps as may be
  necessary  or appropriate to permit this chapter to become effective and
  operative on July first, nineteen hundred thirty-four.