Section 823(h) of this title, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (d)(1), originally consisted of pars. (1) and (2). Par. (1) was redesignated as the entire subsec. (h), with its subpars. (A) to (C) redesignated pars. (1) to (3), and former par. (2) was struck out by Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title I, § 1262(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5681.

This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (2), (c)(4), (d)(2), and (h), was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 91–513, Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1242, and is popularly known as the “Controlled Substances Act”. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see second paragraph of Short Title note set out under section 801 of this title and Tables.

Subchapter II, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (2) and (d)(2), was in the original “title III”, meaning title III of Pub. L. 91–513, Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1285. Part A of title III comprises subchapter II of this chapter. For classification of Part B, consisting of sections 1101 to 1105 of title III, see Tables.

2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–328, § 1262(b)(1), which directed substitution of “823(g)” for “823(g)(1)” in two places in concluding provisions, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 117–215, § 103(b)(1)(C). See Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 117–215, in concluding provisions, substituted “823(h)(1)” for “823(g)(1)” in two places.

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 117–328, § 1262(b)(1), which directed substitution of “823(g)” for “823(g)(1)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 117–215, § 103(b)(1)(C). See Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 117–215 substituted “823(h)(1)” for “823(g)(1)”.

2021—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 117–36 added subsec. (h).

2016—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–145, § 2(b), struck out “The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis thereof and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a time and place stated in the order, but in no event less than thirty days after the date of receipt of the order. Proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend shall be conducted pursuant to this section in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5. Such proceedings shall be independent of, and not in lieu of, criminal prosecutions or other proceedings under this subchapter or any other law of the United States.” after “denied, revoked, or suspended.”, designated existing provisions as par. (1), and added pars. (2) to (5).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 114–145, § 2(a)(2), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–310, § 3502(b)(1), substituted “section 823(g)(1) of this title” for “section 823(g) of this title” in two places in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–310, § 3502(b)(2), substituted “section 823(g)(1) of this title” for “section 823(g) of this title”.

1994—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103–322 inserted “or chemical” after “such substance” in last sentence.

1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–200, § 3(d)(1), inserted “or a list I chemical” after “controlled substance” in introductory provisions and par. (2) and inserted “or list I chemicals” after “controlled substances” in par. (3).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–200, § 3(d)(2), inserted “or list I chemical” after “controlled substance”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 103–200, § 3(d)(3), inserted “or list I chemicals” after “controlled substances” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103–200, § 3(d)(4), inserted “or list I chemicals” after “controlled substances” in two places and “or list I chemical” after “controlled substance” wherever appearing.

1987—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 100–93 added par. (5).

1984—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 98–473, § 512(1), inserted provisions relating to suspension, etc., recommended by competent State authority.

Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 98–473, § 512(2), added par. (4).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 98–473, § 304, inserted provisions relating to vesting of right, title, and interest in the United States.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 98–473, § 513, added subsec. (g).

1974—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–281, § 4(a), provided for revocation or suspension of a registration pursuant to section 823(g) of this title for failure of a registrant to comply with standards referred to in such section 823(g).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 93–281, § 4(b), substituted “A suspension under this subsection” for “Such suspension” in third sentence.

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–322 effective 120 days after Dec. 17, 1993, see section 330024(f) of Pub. L. 103–322, set out as a note under section 802 of this title.

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.

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–93 effective at end of fourteen-day period beginning Aug. 18, 1987, and inapplicable to administrative proceedings commenced before end of such period, see section 15(a) of Pub. L. 100–93, set out as a note under section 1320a–7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

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.

Applicability of this section to provisional registrations, see section 703 of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as a note under section 822 of this title.