HR 5656 · 98th Congress · Health

Dangerous Drug Diversion Control Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-05-15· Sponsored by Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: See H.J.Res.648.(1984-10-12)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1984-09-18
Yea 392Nay 1
PassedHouse · 1984-09-18
Yea 392Nay 1

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Dangerous Drug Diversion Control Act of 1984 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow the Attorney General to place an uncontrolled substance under temporary controls which provide for registration, recordkeeping, and criminal penalties in order to avoid imminent hazard to the public safety. Sets forth the procedure for issuing a temporary control order. Authorizes the Attorney General to exempt certain compounds, mixtures, or preparations from control. Provides that persons who dispense controlled substances shall obtain from the Attorney General a registration for a period for not more than three years. Allows the Attorney General to deny, suspend, or revoke a registration if such registration is inconsistent with the public interest. Establishes authority for the Attorney General to take control of drugs when a registration expires or a registrant ceases doing business in the manner the registration contemplates. Requires registrants to notify the Attorney General of a change of address. Raises the penalties for criminal offenses involving manufacturing or distributing schedule II nonnarcotic substances. Makes it a Federal offense to knowingly obtain controlled substances…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (9)

6 Democrats3 Republicans