42 USC 14803: Establishment of a national toll-free number
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42 USC 14803: Establishment of a national toll-free number Text contains those laws in effect on January 2, 2001
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 142-POISON CONTROL CENTER ENHANCEMENT AND AWARENESS
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§14803. Establishment of a national toll-free number

(a) In general

The Secretary shall provide coordination and assistance to regional poison control centers for the establishment of a nationwide toll-free phone number to be used to access such centers.

(b) Rule of construction

Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the establishment or continued operation of any privately funded nationwide toll-free phone number used to provide advice and other assistance for poisonings or accidental exposures.

(c) Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2000 through 2004. Funds appropriated under this subsection shall not be used to fund any toll-free phone number described in subsection (b) of this section.

( Pub. L. 106–174, §4, Feb. 25, 2000, 114 Stat. 18 .)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 14804 of this title.