1997 U.S. Code
Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER 20 - NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER I - OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
Sec. 1507 - Definitions

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§1507. Definitions

As used in this subchapter—

(1) the term “drug” has the same meaning as the term “controlled substance” has in section 802(6) of this title;

(2) the term “drug control” means any activity conducted by a National Drug Control Program agency involving supply reduction or demand reduction;

(3) the term “supply reduction” means any enforcement activity of a program conducted by a National Drug Control Program agency that is intended to reduce the supply or use of drugs in the United States and abroad, including—

(A) international drug control;

(B) foreign and domestic drug enforcement intelligence;

(C) interdiction; and

(D) domestic drug law enforcement, including law enforcement directed at drug users;

(4) the term “demand reduction” means any activity conducted by a National Drug Control Program agency, other than an enforcement activity, that is intended to reduce the demand for drugs, including—

(A) drug abuse education;

(B) prevention;

(C) treatment;

(D) research; and

(E) rehabilitation;

(5) the term “National Drug Control Program” means programs, policies, and activities undertaken by National Drug Control Program agencies pursuant to the responsibilities of such agencies under the National Drug Control Strategy;

(6) the term “National Drug Control Program agency” means any department or agency and all dedicated units thereof, with responsibilities under the National Drug Control Strategy, as designated—

(A) jointly by the Director and the head of the department or agency; or

(B) by the President;

(7) the term “Director” means the Director of National Drug Control Policy; and

(8) the term “National Drug Control Strategy” means a strategy developed and submitted to the Congress under section 1504 of this title.

(Pub. L. 100–690, title I, §1010, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188; Pub. L. 105–20, §2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234.)

Repeal of Section

For repeal of section on Sept. 30, 1997, see section 1506 of this title.

References in Text

This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this chapter”, meaning chapter 1 (§§1002–1012) of subtitle A of title I of Pub. L. 100–690, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4181, as amended, which is classified principally to this subchapter (§1501 et seq.). For complete classification of chapter 1 to the Code, see Tables.

Amendments

1997—Pub. L. 105–20 substituted “subchapter” for “subtitle” in introductory provisions.