HR 8910 · 93th Congress · Narcotic law and legislation

Narcotic Addict Treatment Act

Introduced 1973-06-21· Sponsored by Rep. Heinz, John [R-PA-18]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-06-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Narcotic Addict Treatment Act - Provides that practitioners who dispense or administer narcotic drugs in a treatment program for addicts under the Controlled Substances Act shall obtain an annual registration for that purpose. States that such program may be for maintenance treatment, detoxification treatment, or both. Provides that the Attorney General shall grant a registration under this Act upon a showing that the applicant is qualified to engage in such treatment under standards set by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and is prepared to comply with standards imposed by the Attorney General with respect to the security of narcotic drug stocks, the maintenance of records, and with the concurrence of the Secretary, the quantities of drugs which may be provided for unsupervised use. Makes provision for the denial, suspension, or revocation of the certificate required by this Act for failure to comply with the standards imposed by this Act. Requires registrants to keep records of drug administrations under this Act.…

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