# 42 U.S.C. § 242: Studies and investigations on use and misuse of narcotic drugs and other drugs; annual report to Attorney General; cooperation with States

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## Section

- **Citation:** 42 U.S.C. § 242
- **Heading:** Studies and investigations on use and misuse of narcotic drugs and other drugs; annual report to Attorney General; cooperation with States
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 9, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE > CHAPTER 6A—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II—GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part A—Research and Investigations

## Text

In carrying out the purposes of section 241 of this title with respect to drugs the use or misuse of which might result in drug abuse or dependency, the studies and investigations authorized therein shall include the use and misuse of narcotic drugs and other drugs. Such studies and investigations shall further include the quantities of crude opium, coca leaves, and their salts, derivatives, and preparations, and other drugs subject to control under the Controlled Substances Act [ 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.] and Controlled Substances Import and Export Act [ 21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.], together with reserves thereof, necessary to supply the normal and emergency medicinal and scientific requirements of the United States. The results of studies and investigations of the quantities of narcotic drugs or other drugs subject to control under such Acts, together with reserves of such drugs, that are necessary to supply the normal and emergency medicinal and scientific requirements of the United States, shall be reported not later than the first day of April of each year to the Attorney General, to be used at his discretion in determining manufacturing quotas or importation requirements under such Acts.

( July 1, 1944, ch. 373 , title III, § 302, 58 Stat. 692 ; Pub. L. 91–513, title II, § 701(j) , Oct. 27, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1282 .)

## Nearby sections

- [42 U.S.C. § 241 Research and investigations generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s241.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242 Studies and investigations on use and misuse of narcotic drugs and other drugs; annual report to Attorney General; cooperation with States](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242a Repealed. Pub. L. 106–310, div. B, title XXXII, § 3201(b)(1) , Oct. 17, 2000 , 114 Stat. 1190](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242a.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242b General authority respecting research, evaluations, and demonstrations in health statistics, health services, and health care technology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242b.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242c Appointment and authority of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242c.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242c–1 Advisory committee to the Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242c%E2%80%931.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242d Transferred](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242d.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242e Repealed. Pub. L. 93–353, title I, § 102(a) , July 23, 1974 , 88 Stat. 362](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242e.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242f to 242j Transferred](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242f...242j.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242k National Center for Health Statistics](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242k.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242l International cooperation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242l.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242m General provisions respecting effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of health services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242m.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242n Repealed. Pub. L. 101–239, title VI, § 6103(d)(1)(B) , Dec. 19, 1989 , 103 Stat. 2205](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242n.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 242o Health conferences; publication of health educational information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s242o.md)

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