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United States • Title 21 USC • Part 6

Part 6NARCOTIC DRUGS

This chapter, titled 'NARCOTIC DRUGS,' contains sections that have been largely repealed. Section 171 defined 'narcotic drug,' 'United States,' and 'person.' Other repealed sections dealt with the Federal Narcotics Control Board, prohibition of narcotic drug importation, control of opium poppy production and distribution, and international trafficking of opium. The majority of these sections were repealed by Pub. L. 91-513.

What this part covers

  • Chapter 6 of Title 21, concerning Narcotic Drugs, primarily consists of repealed sections.
  • Section 171 previously defined key terms such as 'narcotic drug,' 'United States,' and 'person.'
  • Various sections addressed the importation, exportation, and domestic control of narcotic drugs and opium poppies.
  • The 'Opium Poppy Control Act of 1942' and provisions related to international opium trafficking were included.
  • Most of these sections were repealed by Pub. L. 91-513, effective on the first day of the seventh calendar month beginning after October 26, 1970.
  • Savings provisions ensure that prosecutions and proceedings commenced before the repeal date are not affected.

Sections in Part 6

§ 171

Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(2), (4), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS IMPORTATION OR EXPORTATION Secs. 171 to 174 - Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(2), (4), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§171 to 174. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, §1101(a)(2), (4), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291 Section 171, acts Feb. 9, 1909, ch. 100, §1, 35 Stat. 614; Jan. 17, 1914, ch. 9, 38 Stat. 275; May 26, 1922, ch. 202, §1, 42 Stat. 596; June 14, 1930, ch. 488, §3, 46 Stat. 586; July 1, 1944, ch. 377, §8, 58 Stat. 721; Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 81, §7, 60 Stat. 39; Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 394, §8, 67 Stat. 506, defined "narcotic drug", "United States", and "person". See section 801 et seq. of this title. Section 172, acts Feb. 9, 1909, ch. 100, §2(a), 35 Stat. 614; Jan. 17, 1914, ch. 9, 38 Stat. 275; June 7, 1924, ch. 352, 43 Stat. 657, established a Federal Narcotics Control Board. Act May 26, 1922, ch. 202, §1, 42 Stat. 596, also classified to this section, was repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80…

§ 175

Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, §403(a)(10), 66 Stat. 279

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS IMPORTATION OR EXPORTATION Sec. 175 - Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, §403(a)(10), 66 Stat. 279 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §175. Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, §403(a)(10), 66 Stat. 279 Section, acts Feb. 9, 1909, ch. 100, §2(e), 35 Stat. 614; Jan. 17, 1914, ch. 9, 38 Stat. 275; May 26, 1922, ch. 202, §1, 42 Stat. 596; June 7, 1924, ch. 352, 43 Stat. 657, related to deportation of convicted aliens. See section 1251 et seq. of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

§ 176

Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(2), (9), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291, 1292

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS IMPORTATION OR EXPORTATION Secs. 176 to 185 - Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(2), (9), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291, 1292 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§176 to 185. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, §1101(a)(2), (9), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291, 1292 Section 176, acts Feb. 9, 1909, ch. 100, §2(g), 35 Stat. 614; Jan. 17, 1914, ch. 9, 38 Stat. 275; May 26, 1922, ch. 202 §1, 42 Stat. 596; June 7, 1924, ch. 352, 43 Stat. 657, covered liability of masters of vessels and persons in charge of railroad cars and other vehicles used to carry narcotic drugs. Section 176a, act Feb. 9, 1909, ch. 100, §2(h), as added July 18, 1956, ch. 629, title I, §106, 70 Stat. 570, covered illegal importation of marihuana and set penalties for such illegal importation. See section 801 et seq. of this title. Section 176b, act Feb. 9, 1909, ch. 100, §2(i), as added July 18, 1956, ch. 629, title I, §107, 70 Stat. 571, prohibited sale of heroin to juveniles and set penalties for such…

§ 186

Transferred

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS MARIHUANA AND HEALTH REPORTING Secs. 186, 187 - Transferred From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§186, 187. Transferred Editorial Notes Codification Section 186, Pub. L. 91–296, title V, §501, June 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 352, which related to congressional findings as to marihuana use, the need for a better understanding of the health consequences, and the lack of information thereto, was transferred and set out as a note under section 242 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Section 187, Pub. L. 91–296, title V, §502, June 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 352, which directed the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to report to Congress on the current information on the health consequence of marihuana use, with recommendations for legislative and administrative action and to submit a preliminary report no later than 90 days after June 30, 1970, was transferred and set out as a note under section 242 of Title 42.

§ 188

Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(7), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1292

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS DOMESTIC CONTROL OF PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE OPIUM POPPY Secs. 188 to 188n - Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(7), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1292 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§188 to 188n. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, §1101(a)(7), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1292 Sections, acts Dec. 11, 1942, ch. 720, 56 Stat. 1045; June 25, 1959, Pub. L. 86–70, §20, 73 Stat. 145; July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86–624, §16, 74 Stat. 415, known as the "Opium Poppy Control Act of 1942", provided for the domestic control of production and distribution of the opium poppy. Sections 1 to 17 of said Act of Dec. 11, 1942, were classified, respectively, to sections 188, 188 notes, and 188a to 188n of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of Repeal Repeal effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 1105(a) of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as an Effective Date note under section 951 of this title. Savings Provision…

§ 191

Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(1), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS IMPORTATION BY CHINESE SUBJECTS OR TRAFFICKING IN, IN CHINA, BY UNITED STATES CITIZENS Secs. 191 to 193 - Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(1), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§191 to 193. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, §1101(a)(1), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291 Sections, acts Feb. 23, 1887, ch. 210, 24 Stat. 409; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §§5, 39, 62 Stat. 986, 992, prohibited importation of opium by Chinese subjects and the trafficking in, in China, of opium by United States citizens. Sections 1 to 3 of said Act of Feb. 23, 1887, were classified to sections 191 to 193, respectively, of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of Repeal Repeal effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 1105(a) of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as an Effective Date note under section 951 of this title. Savings Provision Prosecutions for any violation of law occurring, and civil seizures or…

§ 196

Repealed. July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIII, §1313, 58 Stat. 714

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 196 - Repealed. July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIII, §1313, 58 Stat. 714 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §196. Repealed. July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIII, §1313, 58 Stat. 714 Section, act June 14, 1930, ch. 488, §4(b), (c), 46 Stat. 587; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. I, §§201, 205, eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2728, 53 Stat. 1424, related to studies and investigations by Surgeon General of the Public Health Service. See section 242 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Editorial Notes Renumbering of Repealing Act Title XIII, §1313, formerly title VI, §611, of act July 1, 1944, which repealed these sections, was renumbered title VII, §711, by act Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 958, §5, 60 Stat. 1049; §713, by act Feb. 28, 1948, ch. 83, §9(b), 62 Stat. 47; title VIII, §813, by act July 30, 1956, ch. 779, §3(b), 70 Stat. 721; title IX, §913, by Pub. L. 88–581, §4(b), Sept. 4, 1964, 78 Stat. 919; title X, §1013, by Pub. L. 89–239, §3(b),…

§ 197

Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(4), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS MISCELLANEOUS Secs. 197, 198 - Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(4), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§197, 198. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, §1101(a)(4), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1291 Section 197, act June 14, 1930, ch. 488, §7, 46 Stat. 587, directed Secretary of the Treasury to cooperate with Secretary of State in discharge of international obligations of United States concerning traffic in narcotic drugs. Section 198, acts June 14, 1930, ch. 488, §8, 46 Stat. 587; July 18, 1956, ch. 629, title III, §302, 70 Stat. 575, directed Secretary of the Treasury to cooperate with the several States in suppression of abuse of narcotic drugs in their respective jurisdictions. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of Repeal Repeal effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 1105(a) of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as an Effective Date note under section 951 of this title. Savings Provision…

§ 198a

Transferred

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS MISCELLANEOUS Secs. 198a to 198c - Transferred From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§198a to 198c. Transferred Editorial Notes Codification Section 198a, act Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 800, §1, 69 Stat. 684, as amended, which related to the authority of Secretary of the Treasury to issue subpenas, administer oaths and compel attendance of witnesses for purpose of any investigation, was transferred to section 967 of this title. Section 198b, act Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 800, §2, 69 Stat. 685, which related to service of subpenas and proof of service, was transferred to section 968 of this title. Section 198c, act Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 800, §3, 69 Stat. 685, which related to contempt proceedings, was transferred to section 969 of this title.

§ 199

Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(5), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1292

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 199 - Repealed. Pub. L. 91-513, title III, §1101(a)(5), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1292 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §199. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, §1101(a)(5), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1292 Section, act July 3, 1930, ch. 829, 46 Stat. 850, authorized payment to persons giving information concerning violations of narcotics laws. See section 886(a) of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of Repeal Repeal effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 1105(a) of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as an Effective Date note under section 951 of this title. Savings Provision Prosecutions for any violation of law occurring, and civil seizures or forfeitures and injunctive proceedings commenced, prior to the effective date of repeal of this section by section 1101 of Pub. L. 91–513 not to be affected or abated by reason thereof, see section 1103 of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as a note under section 171 of this…

§ 200

Repealed. Nov. 2, 1951, ch. 666, §5(2), 65 Stat. 769

U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 6 - NARCOTIC DRUGS MISCELLANEOUS Secs. 200 to 200b - Repealed. Nov. 2, 1951, ch. 666, §5(2), 65 Stat. 769 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §§200 to 200b. Repealed. Nov. 2, 1951, ch. 666, §5(2), 65 Stat. 769 Sections, acts Aug. 12, 1937, ch. 598, §§1–3, 50 Stat. 627; July 1, 1944, ch. 377, §9, 58 Stat. 721; Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 81, §8, 60 Stat. 39, related to punishment for offenses after first offense. See section 801 et seq. of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Savings Provision Act Nov. 2, 1951, ch. 666, §6, 65 Stat. 769, provided that any rights or liabilities now existing under former sections 200 to 200b of this title should not be affected by their repeal.

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