34 USC 10704 - Equitable distribution of funds

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 10704.

Equitable distribution of funds

In awarding grants under this subchapter, the Attorney General shall distribute funds in a manner that—

(1)

equitably addresses the needs of underserved populations, including rural and tribal communities; and

(2)

focuses on communities that have been disproportionately impacted by opioid abuse as evidenced in part by—

(A)

high rates of primary treatment admissions for heroin and other opioids;

(B)

high rates of drug poisoning deaths from heroin and other opioids; and

(C)

a lack of accessibility to treatment providers and facilities and to emergency medical services.

(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 3024, as added Pub. L. 114–198, title II, § 201(a)(1), July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 713.)

cite as: 34 USC 10704