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21 U.S.C. 824: Denial, revocation, or suspension of registration

Created in 1970 by Public Law 91-513. Changed by 10 later laws. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.

6 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 21 U.S.C. 822, 21 U.S.C. 823, 21 U.S.C. 831, 21 U.S.C. 842, 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7.

2 parts of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice (2).

This Congress

No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.

    How it got here

    2022

    • Pub. L. 117–328, §1262(b)(1), which directed substitution of "823(g)" for "823(g)(1)" in two places in concluding provisions, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 117–215, §103(b)(1)(C). See Amendment note below. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 117–215, in concluding provisions, substituted "823(h)(1)" for "823(g)(1)" in two places. (Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 117–328, §1262(b)(1), which directed substitution of "823(g)" for "823(g)(1)", could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 117–215, §103(b)(1)(C). See Amendment note below. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023) Law text · (d)
    • Pub. L. 117–215 substituted "823(h)(1)" for "823(g)(1)". (Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act) Law text · (d)

    2021

    • Pub. L. 117–36 added subsec. (h). Law text · (h)

    2016

    • Pub. L. 114–145, §2(b), struck out "The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis thereof and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a time and place stated in the order, but in no event less than thirty days after the date… (Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016) Law text · (c)
    • Pub. L. 114–145, §2(a)(2), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2). (Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016) Law text · (d)

    2000

    • Pub. L. 106–310, §3502(b)(1), substituted "section 823(g)(1) of this title" for "section 823(g) of this title" in two places in concluding provisions. (Children's Health Act of 2000) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–310, §3502(b)(2), substituted "section 823(g)(1) of this title" for "section 823(g) of this title". (Children's Health Act of 2000) Law text · (d)

    1994

    • Pub. L. 103–322 inserted "or chemical" after "such substance" in last sentence. · (g)

    1993

    • Pub. L. 103–200, §3(d)(1), inserted "or a list I chemical" after "controlled substance" in introductory provisions and par. (2) and inserted "or list I chemicals" after "controlled substances" in par. (3). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–200, §3(d)(2), inserted "or list I chemical" after "controlled substance". · (b)
    • Pub. L. 103–200, §3(d)(3), inserted "or list I chemicals" after "controlled substances" wherever appearing. · (f)
    • Pub. L. 103–200, §3(d)(4), inserted "or list I chemicals" after "controlled substances" in two places and "or list I chemical" after "controlled substance" wherever appearing. · (g)

    1987

    • Pub. L. 100–93 added par. (5). · (a)

    1984

    • Pub. L. 98–473, §512(1), inserted provisions relating to suspension, etc., recommended by competent State authority. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 98–473, §512(2), added par. (4). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 98–473, §304, inserted provisions relating to vesting of right, title, and interest in the United States. · (f)
    • Pub. L. 98–473, §513, added subsec. (g). · (g)

    1974

    • Pub. L. 93–281, §4(a), provided for revocation or suspension of a registration pursuant to section 823(g) of this title for failure of a registrant to comply with standards referred to in such section 823(g). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 93–281, §4(b), substituted "A suspension under this subsection" for "Such suspension" in third sentence. · (d)

    Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.