# 28 C.F.R. § 76.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 76.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 76: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES / § 76.1: § 76.1   Purpose.

## Text

This part implements section 6486 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (the Act), 21 U.S.C. 844a. This part establishes procedures for imposing civil penalties against persons who knowingly possess a controlled substance for personal use that is listed in 21 CFR 1316.91(j)(2) in violation of 21 U.S.C. 844a and specifies the appeal rights of persons subject to a civil penalty pursuant to section 6486 of the Act.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 76.1 (2026) § 76.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.2 (2026) § 76.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.3 (2026) § 76.3   Basis for civil penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_3.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.4 (2026) § 76.4   Enforcement procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_4.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.5 (2026) § 76.5   Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_5.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.6 (2026) § 76.6   Service and filing of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_6.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.7 (2026) § 76.7   Content of pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_7.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.8 (2026) § 76.8   Time computations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_8.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.9 (2026) § 76.9   Responsive pleading—answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_9.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.10 (2026) § 76.10   Motions and requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_10.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.11 (2026) § 76.11   Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_11.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.12 (2026) § 76.12   Prehearing statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_12.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.13 (2026) § 76.13   Parties to the hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_13.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 76.14 (2026) § 76.14   Separation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P76_S76_14.md)

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