HR 4916 · 100th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Anti-Drug Abuse Amendments Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-06-27· Sponsored by Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.5210.(1988-11-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Anti-Drug Abuse Amendments Act of 1988 - Title I: Chemical Diversion and Trafficking, Clandestine Laboratories and Manufacturing of Controlled Substances - Subtitle A: Chemical Diversion and Trafficking - Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act of 1988 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to establish recordkeeping and reporting requirements for persons who manufacture, distribute, import, or export a listed precursor or essential chemical. Prohibits transactions involving these items unless the recipient provides both a certificate of lawful use and proper identification. Requires the Attorney General to report annually, not later than December 31, on the number and types of these certificates during the preceding fiscal year, along with an analysis of the law enforcement effectiveness of their issuance. Includes confidentiality provisions with respect to records, authorizing an aggrieved person to bring a civil action against violators. Authorizes the Attorney General to prescribe necessary regulations to govern reporting and recordkeeping. Lists criteria to be met by any such regulations, including a one-year limitation on any regulation's effectiveness. Amends the Contro…

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Cosponsors (12)

7 Democrats5 Republicans