2016 US Code
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
Chapter 20 - National Drug Control Program
Subchapter II - Drug-Free Communities
Part A - Drug-Free Communities Support Program
Sec. 1531 - Establishment of drug-free communities support program

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Citation 21 U.S.C. § 1531 (2016)
Section Name §1531. Establishment of drug-free communities support program
Section 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 abuse 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 abuse; 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) 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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 100–690, title I, §1031, as added Pub. L. 105–20, §2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 226.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER 20 - NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER II - DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES
Part A - Drug-Free Communities Support Program
Sec. 1531 - Establishment of drug-free communities support program
Contains section 1531
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 111 Stat. 226
Public Law References Public Law 100-690, Public Law 105-20
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