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# 21 U.S.C. § 847 - Additional penalties

## Text

Any penalty imposed for violation of this subchapter shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any civil or administrative penalty or sanction authorized by law.

(Pub. L. 91–513, title II, § 407, Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1265.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 704 of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as a note under section 801 of this title.