42 USC 3424: Authority of Surgeon General

42 USC 3424: Authority of Surgeon General Text contains those laws in effect on January 23, 2000

From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 42-NARCOTIC ADDICT REHABILITATIONSUBCHAPTER II-CIVIL COMMITMENT OF PERSONS NOT CHARGED WITH ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE

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§3424. Authority of Surgeon General

(a) Delegation of functions

The Surgeon General may from time to time make such provisions as he deems appropriate authorizing the performance of any of his functions under this subchapter by any other officer or employee of the Public Health Service, or with the consent of the head of the Department or Agency concerned, by any Federal or other public or private agency or officer or employee thereof.

(b) Arrangements making available, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, facilities or services of agencies or persons for examination or treatment

The Surgeon General is authorized to enter into arrangements with any public or private agency or any person under which appropriate facilities or services of such agency or person will be made available, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, for the examination or treatment of individuals pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

( Pub. L. 89–793, title III, §314, Nov. 8, 1966, 80 Stat. 1448 .)

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of functions of Public Health Service, including Surgeon General of Public Health Service, see note set out under section 3411 of this title.