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21 U.S.C. 821: Rules and regulationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 21-FOOD AND DRUGSCHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
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§821. Rules and regulations

The Attorney General is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations and to charge reasonable fees relating to the registration and control of the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances and to listed chemicals.

( Pub. L. 91–513, title II, § 301 , Oct. 27, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1253 ; Pub. L. 103–200, § 3(a) , Dec. 17, 1993 , 107 Stat. 2336 ; Pub. L. 108–447, div. B, title VI, § 633(b) , Dec. 8, 2004 , 118 Stat. 2922 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2004⁠—Pub. L. 108–447 substituted “listed chemicals” for “the registration and control of regulated persons and of regulated transactions”.

1993⁠—Pub. L. 103–200 inserted before period at end “and to the registration and control of regulated persons and of regulated transactions”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–200 effective on date that is 120 days after Dec. 17, 1993, see section 11 of Pub. L. 103–200, set out as a note under section 802 of this title.

Effective Date

Section effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 704 of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as a note under section 801 of this title.