Dangerous Drug Diversion Control Act of 1984

Summary

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 by use of an expired registration number. Provides for forfeiture of controlled substances possessed in violation of such Act. Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to allow the Attorney General to authorize the importation of certain narcotic raw materials (opium, poppy straw, and coca leaves) necessary for medical or scientific purposes. Revises the importation requirements for narcotic and nonnarcotic substances. Makes changes in the registration requirements for importers and exporters of controlled substances. Allows the Attorney General to deny, revoke, or suspend a registration taking into consideration the public interest and international obligations. Makes it unlawful to export controlled substances from the United States without the required proof that the export does not violate the law of the importing country.

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Timeline

1. 15 May 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 May 1984

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.4698.

   Source: Committee

5. 22 May 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

6. 23 May 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

7. 23 May 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 12 June 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-835 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

9. 12 June 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-835 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

10. 31 July 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 18 September 1984

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 392 - 1 (Record Vote No: 395).

    Source: Floor

12. 18 September 1984

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 392 - 1 (Record Vote No: 395).

    Source: Floor

13. 18 September 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

14. 21 September 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 12 October 1984

    Committee

    See H.J.Res.648.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 September 1984

  Open at official source

• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 12 June 1984

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 May 1984

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-15] · R · Sponsor
• F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.
• related to → Dangerous Drug Diversion Control Act of 1984