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21 U.S.C. 197: Repealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, § 1101(a)(4) , Oct. 27, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1291Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§§197, 198. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–513, title III, § 1101(a)(4) , Oct. 27, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1291

Section 197, act June 14, 1930, ch. 488, § 7, 46 Stat. 587, directed Secretary of the Treasury to cooperate with Secretary of State in discharge of international obligations of United States concerning traffic in narcotic drugs.

Section 198, acts June 14, 1930, ch. 488, § 8, 46 Stat. 587; July 18, 1956, ch. 629, title III, § 302, 70 Stat. 575, directed Secretary of the Treasury to cooperate with the several States in suppression of abuse of narcotic drugs in their respective jurisdictions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 1105(a) of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as an Effective Date note under section 951 of this title.

Savings Provision

Prosecutions for any violation of law occurring, and civil seizures or forfeitures and injunctive proceedings commenced, prior to the effective date of repeal of these sections by section 1101 of Pub. L. 91–513 not to be affected or abated by reason thereof, see section 1103 of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as a note under sections 171 to 174 of this title.