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# 21 U.S.C. § 1055 - Authorization of appropriations

## Text

Such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter are hereby authorized to be appropriated.

(Pub. L. 91–597, § 27, Dec. 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 1635.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

References in TextThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 91–597, Dec. 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 1620, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1031 of this title and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateFor effective date of this section, see section 29 of Pub. L. 91–597, set out as a note under section 1031 of this title.