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# 21 U.S.C. § 1502a - Transferred
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Codification Section, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1003A, as added Pub. L. 101510, div. A, title X, § 1011, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1633, and amended, which related to the Counter-Drug Technology Assessment Center, was renumbered section 1008 of Pub. L. 100690 by Pub. L. 103322, title IX, § 90204(c)(2), (3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1994, and transferred to former section 1505 of this title.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1503 to 1505 - Repealed. Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, as amended by Pub. L. 10520, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234
## Notes
Section 1503, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1004, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4184, related to coordination between Office of National Drug Control Policy and executive branch departments and agencies. See section 1704 of this title.
Section 1504, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1005, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4185; Pub. L. 103322, title IX, § 90203, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1991; Pub. L. 10520, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234, related to annual development and submission of National Drug Control Strategy by President to Congress. See section 1705 of this title.
Section 1505, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1008, formerly § 1003A, as added Pub. L. 101510, div. A, title X, § 1011, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1633; renumbered § 1008 and amended Pub. L. 103322, title IX, § 90204(a), (b), (c)(2), (3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1993, 1994, established Counter-Drug Technology Assessment Center within Office of National Drug Control Policy.
A prior section 1505, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1008, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, provided for an executive reorganization study and report to Congress and the President no later than Jan. 15, 1990, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103322, § 90204(c)(1).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of RepealRepeal effective Sept. 30, 1997, see section 1009 of Pub. L. 100690, as amended, which was formerly classified to section 1506 of this title.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1505a - Annual report on development and deployment of narcotics detection technologies
## Text
(a) Report requirement Not later than December 1st of each year, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy shall submit to Congress and the President a report on the development and deployment of narcotics detection technologies by Federal agencies. Each such report shall be prepared in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) Matters to be included Each report under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) a description of each project implemented by a Federal agency relating to the development or deployment of narcotics detection technology;
(2) the agency responsible for each project described in paragraph (1);
(3) the amount of funds obligated or expended to carry out each project described in paragraph (1) during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted or during any fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted;
(4) the amount of funds estimated to be obligated or expended for each project described in paragraph (1) during any fiscal year after the fiscal year in which the report is submitted to Congress; and
(5) a detailed timeline for implementation of each project described in paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 10585, div. A, title X, § 1034, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1884; Pub. L. 107296, title XVII, § 1704(e)(10), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2315.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998, and not as part of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 which comprises this chapter.
Amendments2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107296 substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2002 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 107296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1506 to 1508 - Repealed. Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, as amended by Pub. L. 10520, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234; Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(a)(3), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(III), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157
## Notes
Section 1506, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188; Pub. L. 103322, title IX, § 90208(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1995; Pub. L. 10520, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234; Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(a)(3), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(III), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157, repealed this subchapter, and the amendments made by this subchapter, except for section 1007, effective Sept. 30, 1997. Amendment by Pub. L. 115271, which added another exception for sections 1021 to 1035 of Pub. L. 100690 (21 U.S.C. 1521 to 1535), and which was not given effect because those sections had not been treated as repealed in light of Pub. L. 10520, § 2(b), was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 11674.
Section 1507, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1010, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188; Pub. L. 10520, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234, defined terms for purposes of this subchapter. See section 1701 of this title.
Section 1508, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1011, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4189; Pub. L. 103322, title IX, § 90206, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1995; Pub. L. 10520, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234, authorized appropriations to carry out this subchapter. See section 1711 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 11674 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle K of title VIII of Pub. L. 115271, see section 2(c)(2) of Pub. L. 11674, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
Effective Date of RepealRepeal effective Sept. 30, 1997, see section 1009 of Pub. L. 100690, which was formerly classified to section 1506 of this title.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1509 - Repealed. Pub. L. 109469, title XI, § 1101(b), Dec. 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 3539
## Notes
Section, Pub. L. 100690, title VI, § 6073, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4323; Pub. L. 101647, title XX, § 2001(b), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4854; Pub. L. 102393, title VI, § 638(c), Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1788; Pub. L. 103322, title IX, § 90205(a), (d), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1994, 1995; Pub. L. 105277, div. C, title VII, § 712, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681692, related to establishment of Special Forfeiture Fund.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1522 - Purposes
## Text
The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to reduce substance use and misuse among youth in communities throughout the United States, and over time, to reduce substance use and misuse among adults;
(2) to strengthen collaboration among communities, the Federal Government, and State, local, and tribal governments;
(3) to enhance intergovernmental cooperation and coordination on the issue of substance use and misuse among youth;
(4) to serve as a catalyst for increased citizen participation and greater collaboration among all sectors and organizations of a community that first demonstrates a long-term commitment to reducing substance use and misuse among youth;
(5) to rechannel resources from the fiscal year 1998 Federal drug control budget to provide technical assistance, guidance, and financial support to communities that demonstrate a long-term commitment in reducing substance use and misuse among youth;
(6) to disseminate to communities timely information regarding the state-of-the-art practices and initiatives that have proven to be effective in reducing substance use and misuse among youth;
(7) to enhance, not supplant, local community initiatives for reducing substance use and misuse among youth; and
(8) to encourage the creation of and support for community anti-drug coalitions throughout the United States.
(Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1022, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 225; amended Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(b)(1), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments2019—Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(1). See 2018 Amendment note below. 2018—Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “substance use and misuse” for “substance abuse” wherever appearing.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentPub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(2), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1158, provided that: “The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section, sections 1506, 1523, 1524, 1531 to 1533, 1535, 1541 to 1548, and 1705 of this title, and provisions set out as notes under sections 1521, 1524, and 1532 of this title] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Substance Abuse Prevention Act of 2018 (subtitle K of title VIII of Public Law 115271) [see Tables for classification].”
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1523 - Definitions
## Text
In this subchapter:
(1) Administrator The term “Administrator” means the Administrator appointed by the Director under section 1531(c) of this title.
(2) Advisory Commission The term “Advisory Commission” means the Advisory Commission established under section 1541 11 See References in Text note below. of this title.
(3) Community The term “community” shall have the meaning provided that term by the Administrator, in consultation with the Advisory Commission.
(4) Director The term “Director” means the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
(5) Eligible coalition The term “eligible coalition” means a coalition that meets the applicable criteria under section 1532(a) of this title.
(6) Grant recipient The term “grant recipient” means the recipient of a grant award under section 1532 of this title.
(7) Nonprofit organization The term “nonprofit organization” means an organization described under section 501(c)(3) of title 26 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26.
(8) Program The term “Program” means the program established under section 1531(a) of this title.
(9) Substance use and misuse The term “substance use and misuse” means—
(A) the illegal use or misuse of drugs, including substances for which a listing is effect 22 So in original. under any of schedules I through V under section 812 of this title;
(B) the misuse of inhalants or over-the-counter drugs; or
(C) the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other related product as such use is prohibited by State or local law.
(10) Youth The term “youth” shall have the meaning provided that term by the Administrator, in consultation with the Advisory Commission.
(Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1023, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 225; amended Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(b)(2), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
References in TextSection 1541 of this title, referred to in par. (2), was repealed by Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(b)(5), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4112.
Amendments2019—Par. (9). Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(2). See 2018 Amendment note below. 2018—Par. (9). Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(2), as amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), added par. (9) and struck out former par. (9) which defined “substance abuse”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 11674 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle K of title VIII of Pub. L. 115271, see section 2(c)(2) of Pub. L. 11674, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1524 - Authorization of appropriations
## Text
(a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Office of National Drug Control Policy to carry out this subchapter $99,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023.
(b) Administrative costs Not more than 8 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this subchapter may be used by the Office of National Drug Control Policy to pay administrative costs associated with the responsibilities of the Office under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1024, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 226; amended Pub. L. 10782, § 1(b), (c), Dec. 14, 2001, 115 Stat. 817; Pub. L. 109469, title VIII, § 801, Dec. 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 3535; Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(a)(3)(A), (b)(3), formerly § 8203(a)(4)(A), (b)(3), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111, renumbered Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(IV), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(V), (ii)(II), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments2019—Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(3). See 2018 Amendment note below. Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(V), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A). See 2018 Amendment note below. 2018—Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(3), as amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b), which related to authorization of appropriations and administrative costs, respectively. Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A), formerly § 8203(a)(4)(A), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(IV), (V), amended directory language of Pub. L. 109469, § 801. See 2006 Amendment notes below. 2006—Subsec. (a)(11) to (15). Pub. L. 109469, § 801(a), as amended by Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A), added pars. (11) to (15). Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109469, § 801(b), as amended by Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Not more than the following percentages of the amounts authorized under subsection (a) of this section may be used to pay administrative costs: “(1) 10 percent for fiscal year 1998. “(2) 6 percent for fiscal year 1999. “(3) 4 percent for fiscal year 2000. “(4) 3 percent for fiscal year 2001. “(5) 6 percent for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.” 2001—Subsec. (a)(5) to (10). Pub. L. 10782, § 1(b), added pars. (5) to (10) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “$43,500,000 for fiscal year 2002.” Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 10782, § 1(c), added par. (5) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “3 percent for fiscal year 2002.”
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 11674 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle K of title VIII of Pub. L. 115271, see section 2(c)(2) of Pub. L. 11674, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
Effective Date of 2018 AmendmentPub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(a)(3)(B), formerly § 8203(a)(4)(B), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111, as renumbered by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(IV), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157, provided that: “The amendments made by subparagraph (A) [amending this section, section 1532 of this title, and provisions set out as a note under section 1532 of this title] shall take effect as though enacted as part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109469; 120 Stat. 3502).”
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1531 - Establishment of drug-free communities support program
## Text
(a) Establishment The Director shall establish a program to support communities in the development and implementation of comprehensive, long-term plans and programs to prevent and treat substance use and misuse among youth.
(b) Program In carrying out the Program, the Director shall—
(1) make and track grants to grant recipients;
(2) provide for technical assistance and training, data collection, and dissemination of information on state-of-the-art practices that the Director determines to be effective in reducing substance use and misuse; and
(3) provide for the general administration of the Program.
(c) Administration Not later than 30 days after receiving recommendations from the Advisory Commission under section 1542(a)(1) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title, the Director shall appoint an Administrator to carry out the Program.
(d) Contracting The Director may employ any necessary staff and may enter into contracts or agreements with national drug control agencies, including interagency agreements to delegate authority for the execution of grants and for such other activities necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1031, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 226; amended Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(b)(4)(A), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
References in TextSection 1542(a)(1) of this title, referred to in subsec. (c), was repealed by Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(b)(5), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4112.
Amendments2019—Subsecs. (a), (b)(2). Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(A). See 2018 Amendment note below. 2018—Subsecs. (a), (b)(2). Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “substance use and misuse” for “substance abuse”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 11674 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle K of title VIII of Pub. L. 115271, see section 2(c)(2) of Pub. L. 11674, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1532 - Program authorization
## Text
(a) Grant eligibility To be eligible to receive an initial grant or a renewal grant under this part, a coalition shall meet each of the following criteria:
(1) Application The coalition shall submit an application to the Administrator in accordance with section 1533(a)(2) of this title.
(2) Major sector involvement (A) In general The coalition shall consist of 1 or more representatives of each of the following categories:
(i) Youth.
(ii) Parents.
(iii) Businesses.
(iv) The media.
(v) Schools.
(vi) Organizations serving youth.
(vii) Law enforcement.
(viii) Religious or fraternal organizations.
(ix) Civic and volunteer groups.
(x) Health care professionals.
(xi) State, local, or tribal governmental agencies with expertise in the field of substance use and misuse (including, if applicable, the State authority with primary authority for substance use and misuse).
(xii) Other organizations involved in reducing substance use and misuse.
(B) Elected officials If feasible, in addition to representatives from the categories listed in subparagraph (A), the coalition shall have an elected official (or a representative of an elected official) from—
(i) the Federal Government; and
(ii) the government of the appropriate State and political subdivision thereof or the governing body or an Indian tribe (as that term is defined in section 5304(e) of title 25).
(C) Representation An individual who is a member of the coalition may serve on the coalition as a representative of not more than 1 category listed under subparagraph (A).
(3) Commitment The coalition shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Administrator—
(A) that the representatives of the coalition have worked together on substance use and misuse reduction initiatives, which, at a minimum, includes initiatives that target drugs referenced in section 1523(9)(A) of this title, for a period of not less than 6 months, acting through entities such as task forces, subcommittees, or community boards; and
(B) substantial participation from volunteer leaders in the community involved (especially in cooperation with individuals involved with youth such as parents, teachers, coaches, youth workers, and members of the clergy).
(4) Mission and strategies The coalition shall, with respect to the community involved—
(A) have as its principal mission the reduction of substance use and misuse, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523(9)(A) of this title, in a comprehensive and long-term manner, with a primary focus on youth in the community;
(B) describe and document the nature and extent of the substance use and misuse problem, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523(9)(A) of this title, in the community;
(C) (i) provide a description of substance use and misuse prevention and treatment programs and activities, which, at a minimum, includes programs and activities relating to the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523(9)(A) of this title, in existence at the time of the grant application; and
(ii) identify substance use and misuse programs and service gaps, which, at a minimum, includes programs and gaps relating to the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523(9)(A) of this title, in the community;
(D) develop a strategic plan to reduce substance use and misuse among youth, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523(9)(A) of this title, in a comprehensive and long-term fashion; and
(E) work to develop a consensus regarding the priorities of the community to combat substance use and misuse among youth, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523(9)(A) of this title.
(5) Sustainability The coalition shall demonstrate that the coalition is an ongoing concern by demonstrating that the coalition—
(A) is—
(i) (I) a nonprofit organization; or
(II) an entity that the Administrator determines to be appropriate; or
(ii) part of, or is associated with, an established legal entity;
(B) receives financial support (including, in the discretion of the Administrator, in-kind contributions) from non-Federal sources; and
(C) has a strategy to solicit substantial financial support from non-Federal sources to ensure that the coalition and the programs operated by the coalition are self-sustaining.
(6) Accountability The coalition shall—
(A) establish a system to measure and report outcomes—
(i) consistent with common indicators and evaluation protocols established by the Administrator; and
(ii) approved by the Administrator;
(B) conduct—
(i) for an initial grant under this part, an initial benchmark survey of drug use among youth (or use local surveys or performance measures available or accessible in the community at the time of the grant application); and
(ii) biennial surveys (or incorporate local surveys in existence at the time of the evaluation) to measure the progress and effectiveness of the coalition; and
(C) provide assurances that the entity conducting an evaluation under this paragraph, or from which the coalition receives information, has experience—
(i) in gathering data related to substance use and misuse among youth; or
(ii) in evaluating the effectiveness of community anti-drug coalitions.
(7) Additional criteria The Director shall not impose any eligibility criteria on new applicants or renewal grantees not provided in this subchapter.
(b) Grant amounts (1) In general (A) Grants (i) In general Subject to clause (iv), for a fiscal year, the Administrator may grant to an eligible coalition under this paragraph, an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year.
(ii) Suspension of grants If such grant recipient fails to continue to meet the criteria specified in subsection (a), the Administrator may suspend the grant, after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal.
(iii) Renewal grants Subject to clause (iv), the Administrator may award a renewal grant to a grant recipient under this subparagraph for each fiscal year following the fiscal year for which an initial grant is awarded, in an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year, during the 4-year period following the period of the initial grant.
(iv) Limitation The amount of a grant award under this subparagraph may not exceed $125,000 for a fiscal year.
(B) Coalition awards (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), the Administrator may, with respect to a community, make a grant to 1 eligible coalition that represents that community.
(ii) Exception The Administrator may make a grant to more than 1 eligible coalition that represents a community if—
(I) the eligible coalitions demonstrate that the coalitions are collaborating with one another; and
(II) each of the coalitions has independently met the requirements set forth in subsection (a).
(2) Rural coalition grants (A) In general (i) In general In addition to awarding grants under paragraph (1), to stimulate the development of coalitions in sparsely populated and rural areas, the Administrator, in consultation with the Advisory Commission, may award a grant in accordance with this section to a coalition that represents a county with a population that does not exceed 30,000 individuals. In awarding a grant under this paragraph, the Administrator may waive any requirement under subsection (a) if the Administrator considers that waiver to be appropriate.
(ii) Matching requirement Subject to subparagraph (C), for a fiscal year, the Administrator may grant to an eligible coalition under this paragraph, an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year.
(iii) Suspension of grants If such grant recipient fails to continue to meet any criteria specified in subsection (a) that has not been waived by the Administrator pursuant to clause (i), the Administrator may suspend the grant, after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal.
(B) Renewal grants The Administrator may award a renewal grant to an eligible coalition that is a grant recipient under this paragraph for each fiscal year following the fiscal year for which an initial grant is awarded, in an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, during the 4-year period following the period of the initial grant.
(C) Limitations (i) Amount The amount of a grant award under this paragraph shall not exceed $125,000 for a fiscal year.
(ii) Awards With respect to a county referred to in subparagraph (A), the Administrator may award a grant under this section to not more than 1 eligible coalition that represents the county.
(3) Additional grants (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (F), the Administrator may award an additional grant under this paragraph to an eligible coalition awarded a grant under paragraph (1) or (2) for any first fiscal year after the end of the 4-year period following the period of the initial grant under paragraph (1) or (2), as the case may be.
(B) Scope of grants A coalition awarded a grant under paragraph (1) or (2), including a renewal grant under such paragraph, may not be awarded another grant under such paragraph, and is eligible for an additional grant under this section only under this paragraph.
(C) No priority for applications The Administrator may not afford a higher priority in the award of an additional grant under this paragraph than the Administrator would afford the applicant for the grant if the applicant were submitting an application for an initial grant under paragraph (1) or (2) rather than an application for a grant under this paragraph.
(D) Renewal grants Subject to clause (iv),11 So in original. Probably should be “subparagraph (F),”. the Administrator may award a renewal grant to a grant recipient under this subparagraph 22 So in original. Probably should be “this paragraph”. for each fiscal year of the 4-fiscal-year period following the first fiscal year for which the initial additional grant is awarded in an amount not to exceed the following:
(i) For the first and second fiscal years of the 4-fiscal-year period, the amount of the non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, raised by the coalition for the applicable fiscal year is not less than 125 percent of the amount awarded.
(ii) For the third and fourth fiscal years of the 4-fiscal-year period, the amount of the non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, raised by the coalition for the applicable fiscal year is not less than 150 percent of the amount awarded.
(E) Suspension If a grant recipient under this paragraph fails to continue to meet the criteria specified in subsection (a), the Administrator may suspend the grant, after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal.
(F) Limitation The amount of a grant award under this paragraph may not exceed $125,000 for a fiscal year.
(4) Process for suspension A grantee shall not be suspended or terminated under paragraph (1)(A)(ii), (2)(A)(iii), or (3)(E) unless that grantee is afforded a fair, timely, and independent appeal prior to such suspension or termination.
(c) Treatment of funds for coalitions representing certain organizations Funds appropriated for the substance use and misuse activities of a coalition that includes a representative of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, or a tribal government agency with expertise in the field of substance use and misuse may be counted as non-Federal funds raised by the coalition for purposes of this section.
(d) Priority in awarding grants In awarding grants under subsection (b)(1)(A)(i), priority shall be given to a coalition serving economically disadvantaged areas.
(Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1032, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 227; amended Pub. L. 10782, § 1(d), (g), (h), Dec. 14, 2001, 115 Stat. 818, 819; Pub. L. 109469, title VIII, §§ 802(a), 803, 804, Dec. 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 3535; Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(a)(3)(A), (b)(4), formerly § 8203(a)(4)(A), (b)(4), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111, renumbered Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(IV), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(V), (ii)(II), (iii), (3), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157, 1158.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments2019—Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4). See 2018 Amendment notes below. Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(V), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A). See 2018 Amendment note below. Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), (III), (3), amended directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(B). See 2018 Amendment note below. Subsec. (b)(3)(D). Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), (III), (iii), amended directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(B). See 2018 Amendment note below. 2018—Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “substance use and misuse” for “substance abuse” wherever appearing. Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A), formerly § 8203(a)(4)(A), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(IV), (V), amended directory language of Pub. L. 109469, §§ 802(a), 803, 804. See 2006 Amendment notes below. Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(B), which originally directed striking cl. (iii) and inserting a new cl. (iii), was subsequently amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), (III), so that it no longer amended cl. (iii) but amended subsec. (b)(3)(D) instead. In addition, Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(3), restored the prior cl. (iii) as if the amendment made by Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4), had never been enacted. See subsec. (b)(3)(D) Amendment note below. Subsec. (b)(3)(D). Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), (III), (iii), amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Subject to subparagraph (F), the Administrator may award a renewal grant to a grant recipient under this paragraph for each of the fiscal years of the 4-fiscal-year period following the fiscal year for which the initial additional grant under subparagraph (A) is awarded in an amount not to exceed amounts as follows: “(i) For the first and second fiscal years of that 4-fiscal-year period, the amount equal to 80 percent of the non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, raised by the coalition for the applicable fiscal year. “(ii) For the third and fourth fiscal years of that 4-fiscal-year period, the amount equal to 67 percent of the non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, raised by the coalition for the applicable fiscal year.” 2006—Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 109469, § 804, as amended by Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A), added par. (7). Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(iv), (2)(C)(i), (3)(F). Pub. L. 109469, § 803, as amended by Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A), substituted “$125,000” for “$100,000”. Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 109469, § 802(a), as amended by Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(a)(3)(A), added par. (4). 2001—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 10782, § 1(d), added par. (3). Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 10782, § 1(g), added subsec. (c). Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 10782, § 1(h), added subsec. (d).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 11674 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle K of title VIII of Pub. L. 115271, see section 2(c)(2) of Pub. L. 11674, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
Effective Date of 2018 AmendmentAmendment by section 8203(a)(3)(A) of Pub. L. 115271 effective as if enacted as part of Pub. L. 109469, see section 8203(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 115271, set out as a note under section 1524 of this title.
Waiver of Federal Fund Limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support ProgramPub. L. 117103, div. P, title I, § 161, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 801, provided that: “(a) In General.—Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for fiscal year 2020, 2021, or 2022 under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1532(b)), the Administrator may, notwithstanding such paragraphs, provide to the eligible coalition the grant or renewal grant, as applicable, for that fiscal year only in an amount—“(1) with respect to an initial grant or renewal grant described under paragraph (1)(A) or (3)(A) of such section, that exceeds the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; “(2) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(i) of such section, that exceeds 125 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; and “(3) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(ii) of such section, that exceeds 150 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year. “(b) Limitation.—The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.”
Report to CongressPub. L. 109469, title VIII, § 802(b), Dec. 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 3535, as amended by Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(a)(3)(A), formerly § 8203(a)(4)(A), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111, as renumbered by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(IV), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(i)(V), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157, provided that: “Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 29, 2006], the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy shall submit to Congress a report detailing the appeals process required by section 1032(b)(4) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 [21 U.S.C. 1532(b)(4)], as added by subsection (a).”
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1533 - Information collection and dissemination with respect to grant recipients
## Text
(a) Coalition information (1) General auditing authority For the purpose of audit and examination, the Administrator—
(A) shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records that are pertinent to any grant or grant renewal request under this subchapter; and
(B) may periodically request information from a grant recipient to ensure that the grant recipient meets the applicable criteria under section 1532(a) of this title.
(2) Application process The Administrator shall issue a request for proposal regarding, with respect to the grants awarded under section 1532 of this title, the application process, grant renewal, and suspension or withholding of renewal grants. Each application under this paragraph shall be in writing and shall be subject to review by the Administrator.
(3) Reporting The Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable and in a manner consistent with applicable law, minimize reporting requirements by a grant recipient and expedite any application for a renewal grant made under this part.
(b) Data collection and dissemination (1) In general The Administrator may collect data from—
(A) national substance use and misuse organizations that work with eligible coalitions, community anti-drug coalitions, departments or agencies of the Federal Government, or State or local governments and the governing bodies of Indian tribes; and
(B) any other entity or organization that carries out activities that relate to the purposes of the Program.
(2) Activities of Administrator The Administrator may—
(A) evaluate the utility of specific initiatives relating to the purposes of the Program;
(B) conduct an evaluation of the Program; and
(C) disseminate information described in this subsection to—
(i) eligible coalitions and other substance use and misuse organizations; and
(ii) the general public.
(3) Consultation The Administrator shall carry out activities under this subsection in consultation with the Advisory Commission and the National Community Antidrug Coalition Institute.
(4) Limitation on use of certain funds for evaluation of Program Amounts for activities under paragraph (2)(B) may not be derived from amounts under section 1524(a) of this title except for amounts that are available under section 1524(b) of this title for administrative costs.
(Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1033, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 230; amended Pub. L. 10782, § 1(e), (f), Dec. 14, 2001, 115 Stat. 818; Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(b)(4)(A), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments2019—Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(A). See 2018 Amendment note below. 2018—Subsec. (b)(1)(A), (2)(C)(i). Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “substance use and misuse” for “substance abuse”. 2001—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 10782, § 1(e), added par. (3). Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 10782, § 1(f), added par. (4).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 11674 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle K of title VIII of Pub. L. 115271, see section 2(c)(2) of Pub. L. 11674, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1534 - Technical assistance and training
## Text
(a) In general (1) Technical assistance and agreements With respect to any grant recipient or other organization, the Administrator may—
(A) offer technical assistance and training; and
(B) enter into contracts and cooperative agreements.
(2) Coordination of programs The Administrator may facilitate the coordination of programs between a grant recipient and other organizations and entities.
(b) Training The Administrator may provide training to any representative designated by a grant recipient in—
(1) coalition building;
(2) task force development;
(3) mediation and facilitation, direct service, assessment and evaluation; or
(4) any other activity related to the purposes of the Program.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1535 - Supplemental grants for coalition mentoring activities
## Text
(a) Authority to make grants As part of the program established under section 1531 of this title, the Director may award an initial grant under this subsection, and renewal grants under subsection (f), to any coalition awarded a grant under section 1532 of this title that meets the criteria specified in subsection (d) in order to fund coalition mentoring activities by such coalition in support of the program.
(b) Treatment with other grants (1) Supplement A grant awarded to a coalition under this section is in addition to any grant awarded to the coalition under section 1532 of this title.
(2) Requirement for basic grant A coalition may not be awarded a grant under this section for a fiscal year unless the coalition was awarded a grant or renewal grant under section 1532(b) of this title for that fiscal year.
(c) Application A coalition seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Administrator an application for the grant in such form and manner as the Administrator may require.
(d) Criteria A coalition meets the criteria specified in this subsection if the coalition—
(1) has been in existence for at least 5 years;
(2) has achieved, by or through its own efforts, measurable results in the prevention and treatment of substance use and misuse among youth;
(3) has staff or members willing to serve as mentors for persons seeking to start or expand the activities of other coalitions in the prevention and treatment of substance use and misuse;
(4) has demonstrable support from some members of the community in which the coalition mentoring activities to be supported by the grant under this section are to be carried out; and
(5) submits to the Administrator a detailed plan for the coalition mentoring activities to be supported by the grant under this section.
(e) Use of grant funds A coalition awarded a grant under this section shall use the grant amount for mentoring activities to support and encourage the development of new, self-supporting community coalitions that are focused on the prevention and treatment of substance use and misuse in such new coalitions communities. The mentoring coalition shall encourage such development in accordance with the plan submitted by the mentoring coalition under subsection (d)(5).
(f) Renewal grants The Administrator may make a renewal grant to any coalition awarded a grant under subsection (a), or a previous renewal grant under this subsection, if the coalition, at the time of application for such renewal grant—
(1) continues to meet the criteria specified in subsection (d); and
(2) has made demonstrable progress in the development of one or more new, self-supporting community coalitions that are focused on the prevention and treatment of substance use and misuse.
(g) Grant amounts (1) In general Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the total amount of grants awarded to a coalition under this section for a fiscal year may not exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year. Funds appropriated for the substance use and misuse activities of a coalition that includes a representative of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, or a tribal government agency with expertise in the field of substance use and misuse may be counted as non-Federal funds raised by the coalition.
(2) Initial grants The amount of the initial grant awarded to a coalition under subsection (a) may not exceed $75,000.
(3) Renewal grants The total amount of renewal grants awarded to a coalition under subsection (f) for any fiscal year may not exceed $75,000.
(h) Fiscal year limitation on amount available for grants The total amount available for grants under this section, including renewal grants under subsection (f), in any fiscal year may not exceed the amount equal to five percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 1524(a) of this title for that fiscal year.
(i) Priority in awarding initial grants In awarding initial grants under this section, priority shall be given to a coalition that expressly proposes to provide mentorship to a coalition or aspiring coalition serving economically disadvantaged areas.
(Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1035, as added Pub. L. 10782, § 2, Dec. 14, 2001, 115 Stat. 819; amended Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(b)(4)(A), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4111; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments2019—Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(A). See 2018 Amendment note below. 2018—Pub. L. 115271, § 8203(b)(4)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “substance use and misuse” for “substance abuse” wherever appearing.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 11674 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle K of title VIII of Pub. L. 115271, see section 2(c)(2) of Pub. L. 11674, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1536 - Community-based coalition enhancement grants to address local drug crises
## Text
(a) Definitions In this section:
(1) Administrator The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
(2) Director The term “Director” means the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
(3) Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 The term “Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997” means chapter 2 of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1521 et seq.).
(4) Eligible entity The term “eligible entity” means an organization that—
(A) on or before the date of submitting an application for a grant under this section, receives or has received a grant under the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997; and
(B) has documented, using local data, rates of abuse of opioids or methamphetamines at levels that are—
(i) significantly higher than the national average as determined by the Secretary (including appropriate consideration of the results of the Monitoring the Future Survey published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration); or
(ii) higher than the national average, as determined by the Secretary (including appropriate consideration of the results of the surveys described in clause (i)), over a sustained period of time.
(5) Emerging drug abuse issue The term “emerging drug abuse issue” means a substance use disorder within an area involving—
(A) a sudden increase in demand for particular drug abuse treatment services relative to previous demand; and
(B) a lack of resources in the area to address the emerging problem.
(6) Local drug crisis The term “local drug crisis” means, with respect to the area served by an eligible entity—
(A) a sudden increase in the abuse of opioids or methamphetamines, as documented by local data;
(B) the abuse of prescription medications, specifically opioids or methamphetamines, that is significantly higher than the national average, over a sustained period of time, as documented by local data; or
(C) a sudden increase in opioid-related deaths, as documented by local data.
(7) Opioid The term “opioid” means any drug having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having such addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability.
(b) Program authorized The Director, in coordination with the Administrator, may make grants to eligible entities to implement comprehensive community-wide strategies that address local drug crises and emerging drug abuse issues within the area served by the eligible entity.
(c) Application (1) In general An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Director may require.
(2) Criteria As part of an application for a grant under this section, the Director shall require an eligible entity to submit a detailed, comprehensive, multisector plan for addressing the local drug crisis or emerging drug abuse issue within the area served by the eligible entity.
(d) Use of funds An eligible entity shall use a grant received under this section—
(1) for programs designed to implement comprehensive community-wide prevention strategies to address the local drug crisis in the area served by the eligible entity, in accordance with the plan submitted under subsection (c)(2);
(2) to obtain specialized training and technical assistance from the organization funded under section 4 of Public Law 10782 (21 U.S.C. 1521 note); and
(3) for programs designed to implement comprehensive community-wide strategies to address emerging drug abuse issues in the community.
(e) Supplement not supplant An eligible entity shall use Federal funds received under this section only to supplement the funds that would, in the absence of those Federal funds, be made available from other Federal and non-Federal sources for the activities described in this section, and not to supplant those funds.
(f) Evaluation A grant under this section shall be subject to the same evaluation requirements and procedures as the evaluation requirements and procedures imposed on the recipient of a grant under the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997, and may also include an evaluation of the effectiveness at reducing abuse of opioids or methamphetamines.
(g) Limitation on administrative expenses Not more than 8 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be used to pay for administrative expenses.
(h) Delegation authority The Director may enter into an interagency agreement with the Administrator to delegate authority for the execution of grants and for such other activities as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(i) Authorization of appropriations For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021.
(Pub. L. 114198, title I, § 103, July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 699.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
References in TextThe Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is Pub. L. 10520, June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 224, section 2(a)(2) of which enacted chapter 2 of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988, which is classified to this subchapter. For complete classification of the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 to the Code, see Short Title of 1997 Amendment note set out under section 1501 of this title and Tables.
Codification Section was enacted as part of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, and not as part of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 which comprises this chapter.
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# 21 U.S.C. § 1541 to 1548 - Repealed. Pub. L. 115271, title VIII, § 8203(b)(5), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4112; Pub. L. 11674, § 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), Nov. 27, 2019, 133 Stat. 1157
## Notes
Section 1541, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1041, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 231, established Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities.
Section 1542, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1042, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 231, related to duties of the Commission.
Section 1543, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1043, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 232, related to membership of the Commission.
Section 1544, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1044, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 232, related to compensation.
Section 1545, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1045, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 233, related to terms of office.
Section 1546, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1046, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 233, related to Commission meetings.
Section 1547, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1047, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 233, related to Commission staff.
Section 1548, Pub. L. 100690, title I, § 1048, as added Pub. L. 10520, § 2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234; amended Pub. L. 10782, § 3, Dec. 14, 2001, 115 Stat. 820, terminated the Commission at the end of fiscal year 2007.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2019 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 11674 effective as if included in the enactment of subtitle K of title VIII of Pub. L. 115271, see section 2(c)(2) of Pub. L. 11674, set out a note under section 1522 of this title.