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21 U.S.C. § 822a

Title 21 Chapter 13 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 822a. Prescription drug take back expansion

  • (a) In this section, the term “covered entity” means—
    • (1) a State, local, or tribal law enforcement agency;
    • (2) a manufacturer, distributor, or reverse distributor of prescription medications;
    • (3) a retail pharmacy;
    • (4) a registered narcotic treatment program;
    • (5) a hospital or clinic with an onsite pharmacy;
    • (6) an eligible long-term care facility; or
    • (7) any other entity authorized by the Drug Enforcement Administration to dispose of prescription medications.
  • (b) The Attorney General, in coordination with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, shall coordinate with covered entities in expanding or making available disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications.

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