S 1646 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Psychotropic Substances Act

Introduced 1973-04-18· Sponsored by Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-04-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Psychotropic Substances Act - Provides, under the Controlled Substances Act, for the fulfilling of United States obligations under the international Convention or Psychotropic Substances for control of the manufacture, distribution, importation and exportation of psychotropic substances. Requires that the U.S. Delegate to the U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs requests the recommendation of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare regarding scientific considerations involved in proceedings before the Commission. Authorizes and directs the Attorney General to regulate such controlled substances. Permits the Attorney General to withhold any controls he finds are not required by American obligations under the Convention. Requires him to transmit notice of such determination to the Secretary of State for transmittal to the Secretary General of the United Nations. Permits the Attorney General to require reports from manufacturers regarding non-narcotic-controlled substances which are psychotropic substances subject to the Convention. Requires the Attorney General to consult with the Secretary prior to: (1) issuing rules for dispensation, (2) establishing production quotas, and (3) …

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1 Democrat