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H.R. 4163 (100th)
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to suppress the diversion and trafficking of chemicals utilized in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine, and for other purposes.
Introduced
16 March 1988
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Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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Summary
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the manufacture, distribution, importation, and exportation of Phenyl acetone, Phenyl-2-propanone, and Methylamine ether (chemicals utilized in the manufacture of methamphetamine). Prohibits the distribution or exportation of such chemicals unless the recipient provides a certification of lawful use and proper identification. Establishes exemptions from such requirements: (1) for the distribution of such chemicals between agents or employees within a single facility; (2) for the delivery of such chemicals to or by common carriers; and (3) where the drug products containing such chemicals are lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Establishes, with respect to such chemicals: (1) an import-export permit requirement; and (2) a declaration requirement.
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summary · EN · 16 March 1988
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/4163
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