Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997
PL 105-20 (H.R.956), enacted 06/27/1997

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PUBLIC LAW 105-20-^UNE 27, 1997 
Public Law 105-20 
105th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 to establish a program 
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to support and encourage local communities that first demonstrate a comprehen-
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sive, long-term commitment to reduce substance abuse among youth, and for 
other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
Drug-Free 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Communities Act 
of 1997. 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
nitY^^^^^^ 
This Act may be cited as the "Drug-Free Communities Act 
'^°*'- 
of 1997". 
SEC. 2. NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The National Narcotics Leadership Act of 
1988 (21 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) is amended— 
(1) by inserting between sections 1001 and 1002 the 
following: 
"CHAPTER 1—OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL 
POLICY"; 
and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
"CHAPTER 2—DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES 
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"SEC. 1021. FINDINGS. 
"Congress finds the following: 
"(1) Substance abuse among youth has more than doubled 
in the 5-year period preceding 1996, with substantial increases 
in the use of marijuana, inhalants, cocaine, methamphetamine, 
LSD, and heroin. 
"(2) The most dramatic increases in substance abuse has 
occurred among 13- and 14-year-olds. 
"(3) Casual or periodic substance abuse by youth today 
will contribute to hard core or chronic substance abuse by 
the next generation of adults. 
"(4) Substance abuse is at the core of other problems, 
such as rising violent teenage and violent gang crime, increas-
ing health care costs, HIV infections, teenage pregnancy, high 
school dropouts, and lower economic productivity. 
"(5) Increases in substance abuse among youth are due 
in large part to an erosion of understanding by youth of the 
high risks associated with substance abuse, and to the softening 
of peer norms against use. 
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"(6)(A) Substance abuse is a preventable behavior and a 
treatable disease; and 
"(B)(i) during the 13-year period beginning with 1979, 
monthly use of illegal drugs among youth 12 to 17 years of 
age declined by over 70 percent; and 
"(ii) data suggests that if parents would simply talk to 
their children regularly about the dangers of substance abuse, 
use among youth could be expected to decline by as much 
as 30 percent. 
"(7) Community anti-drug coalitions throughout the United 
States are successfully developing and implementing com-
prehensive, long-term strategies to reduce substance abuse 
among youth on a sustained basis. 
"(8) 
Intergovernmental 
cooperation 
and 
coordination 
through national. State, and local or tribal leadership and 
partnerships are critical to facilitate the reduction of substance 
abuse among youth in communities throughout the United 
States. 
"SEC. 1022. PURPOSES. 
21USC1522. 
'The purposes of this chapter are— 
"(1) to reduce substance abuse among youth in communities 
throughout the United States, and over time, to reduce sub-
stance abuse among adults; 
"(2) to strengthen collaboration among communities, the 
Federal Government, and State, local, and tribal governments; 
"(3) 
to 
enhance 
intergovernmental 
cooperation 
and 
coordination on the issue of substance abuse among youth; 
"(4) to serve as a catalyst for increased citizen participation 
and greater collaboration among all sectors and organizations 
of a community that first demonstrates a long-term commit-
ment to reducing substance abuse among youth; 
"(5) to rechannel resources from the fiscal year 1998 
Federal drug control budget to provide technical assistance, 
guidance, and financial support to communities that dem-
onstrate a long-term commitment in reducing substance abuse 
among youth; 
"(6) to disseminate to communities timely information 
regarding the state-of-the-art practices and initiatives that have 
proven to be effective in reducing substance abuse among youth; 
"(7) to enhance, not supplant, local community initiatives 
for reducing substance abuse among youth; and 
"(8) to encourage the creation of and support for community 
anti-drug coalitions throughout the United States. 
"SEC. 1023. DEFINITIONS. 
21USC 1523. 
"In this chapter: 
"(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—^The term 'Administrator' means the 
Administrator appointed by the Director under section 1031(c). 
"(2) ADVISORY COMMISSION.—^The term 'Advisory Commis-
sion' means the Advisory Commission established under section 
1041. 
"(3) COMMUNITY.—^The term 'community' shall have the 
meaning provided that term by the Administrator, in consulta-
tion with the Advisory Commission. 
"(4) DIRECTOR.—^The term 'Director' means the Director 
of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. 
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"(5) ELIGIBLE COALITION.—^The term 'eligible coalition' 
means a coalition that meets the applicable criteria under 
section 1032(a). 
"(6) GRANT RECIPIENT.—^The term 'grant recipient' means 
the recipient of a grant award under section 1032. 
"(7) 
NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATION.—The 
term 
'nonprofit 
organization' means an organization described under section 
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt 
from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986. 
"(8) PROGRAM.—^The term 'Program' means the program 
established under section 1031(a). 
"(9) 
SUBSTANCE 
ABUSE.—^The term 
'substance 
abuse' 
means— 
"(A) the illegal use or abuse of drugs, including sub-
stances listed in schedules I through V of section 112 
of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812); 
"(B) the abuse of inhalants; or 
"(C) the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other related product 
as such use is prohibited by State or local law. 
"(10) YOUTH.—The term 'youth' shall have the meaning 
provided that term by the Administrator, in consultation with 
the Advisory Commission. 
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"SEC. 1024. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
"(a) IN GENERAL.—^There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the Office of Nationsd Drug Control Policy to carry out this 
chapter— 
"(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1998; 
"(2) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; 
"(3) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2000; 
"(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and 
"(5) $43,500,000 for fiscal year 2002. 
"(b) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—^Not more than the following 
percentages of the amounts authorized under subsection (a) may 
be used to pay administrative costs: 
"(1) 10 percent for fiscal year 1998. 
"(2) 6 percent for fiscal year 1999. 
"(3) 4 percent for fiscal year 2000. 
"(4) 3 percent for fiscal year 2001. 
"(5) 3 percent for fiscal year 2002. 
"Subchapter I—Drug-Free Communities Support Program 
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"SEC. 1031. ESTABLISHMENT OF DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT 
PROGRAM. 
"(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—^The Director shall establish a program 
to support communities in the development and implementation 
of comprehensive, long-term plans and programs to prevent and 
treat substance abuse among youth. 
"(b) PROGRAM.—In carrying out the Program, the Director 
shall— 
Grants. 
"(1) make and track grants to grant recipients; 
"(2) provide for technical assistance and training, data 
collection, and dissemination of information on state-of-the-
art practices that the Director determines to be effective in 
reducing substance abuse; and 
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"(3) provide for the genersil administration of the Program. 
"(c) ADMINISTRATION.—^Not later than 30 days after receiving 
recommendations from the Advisory Commission under section 
1042(a)(1), the Director shall appoint an Administrator to carry 
out the Program. 
"(d) CONTRACTING.—^The Director may employ any necessary 
staff and may enter into contracts or agreements with national 
drug control agencies, including interagency agreements to delegate 
authority for the execution of grants and for such other activities 
necessary to carry out this chapter. 
"SEC. 1032. PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION. 
21 USC 1532. 
"(a) GRANT ELIGIBILITY.—^To be eligible to receive an initial 
grant or a renewal grant under this subchapter, a coalition shall 
meet each of the following criteria: 
"(1) APPLICATION.—The coalition shall submit an applica-
tion to the Administrator in accordance with section 1033(a)(2). 
"(2) MAJOR SECTOR INVOLVEMENT.— 
"(A) IN GENERAL,—The coalition shall consist of 1 or 
more representatives of each of the following categories: 
"(i) Youth, 
"(ii) Parents, 
"(iii) Businesses. 
"(iv) The media. 
"(v) Schools. 
"(vi) Organizations serving youth. 
"(vii) Law enforcement, 
"(viii) Religious or fraternal organizations. 
"(ix) Civic and volunteer groups. 
"(x) Health care professionals. 
"(xi) State, local, or tribal governmental agencies 
with expertise in the field of substance abuse (includ-
ing, if applicable, the State authority with primary 
authority for substance abuse). 
"(xii) Other organizations involved in reducing 
substance abuse. 
"(B) ELECTED OFFICL\LS.—If feasible, in addition to 
representatives from the categories listed in subparagraph 
(A), the coalition shall have an elected official (or a rep-
resentative of an elected official) from— 
"(i) the Federal Grovemment; and 
"(ii) the government of the appropriate State and 
political subdivision thereof or the governing body or 
an Indian tribe (as that term is defined in section 
4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 
450b(e))). 
"(C) REPRESENTATION.—An individual who is a member 
of the coalition may serve on the coalition as a representa-
tive of not more than 1 category listed under subparagraph 
(A). 
"(3) COMMITMENT.—^The coalition shall demonstrate, to the 
satisfaction of the Administrator— 
"(A) that the representatives of the coalition have 
worked together on substance abuse reduction initiatives, 
which, at a minimum, includes initiatives that target drugs 
referenced in section 1023(9)(A), for a period of not less 
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than 6 months, acting through entities such as task forces, 
subcommittees, or community boards; and 
"(B) substantial participation from volunteer leaders 
in the community involved (especially in cooperation with 
individuals involved with youth such as parents, teachers, 
coaches, youth workers, and members of the clergy). 
"(4) MISSION AND STRATEGIES.—The coalition shall, with 
respect to the community involved— 
"(A) have as its principal mission the reduction of 
substance abuse, which, at a minimum, includes the use 
and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1023(9)(A), in 
a comprehensive and long-term manner, with a primary 
focus on youth in the community; 
"(B) describe and document the nature and extent of 
the substance abuse problem, which, at a minimum, 
includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 
1023(9)(A), in the community; 
"(C)(i) provide a description of substance abuse preven-
tion and treatment programs and activities, which, at a 
minimum, includes programs and activities relating to the 
use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1023(9)(A), 
in existence at the time of the grant application; and 
"(ii) identify substance abuse programs and service 
gaps, which, at a minimum, includes programs and gaps 
relating to the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 
1023(9)(A), in the community; 
"(D) develop a strategic plan to reduce substance abuse 
among youth, which, at a minimum, includes the use and 
abuse of drugs referenced in section 1023(9)(A), in a com-
prehensive and long-term fashion; and 
"(E) work to develop a consensus regarding the prior-
ities of the community to combat substance abuse among 
youth, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse 
of drugs referenced in section 1023(9)(A). 
"(5) SUSTAINABILITY.—The coalition shall demonstrate that 
the coalition is an ongoing concern by demonstrating that the 
coalition— 
"(A) is— 
"(i)(I) a nonprofit organization; or 
"(II) an entity that the Administrator determines 
to be appropriate; or 
"(ii) part of, or is associated with, an established 
legal entity; 
"(B) receives financial support (including, in the 
discretion of the Administrator, in-kind contributions) from 
non-Federal sources; and 
"(C) has a strategy to solicit substantial financial 
support from non-Federal sources to ensure that the coali-
tion and the programs operated by the coalition are self-
sustaining. 
"(6) ACCOUNTABILITY.—The coalition shall— 
"(A) establish a system to measure and 
report 
outcomes— 
"(i) consistent with common indicators and evalua-
tion protocols established by the Administrator; and 
"(ii) approved by the Administrator; 
"(B) conduct— 
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"(i) for an initial grant under this subchapter, an 
initial benchmark survey of drug use among youth 
(or use local surveys or performance measures avail-
able or accessible in the community at the time of 
the grant application); and 
"(ii) biennial surveys (or incorporate local surveys 
in existence at the time of the evaluation) to measure 
the progress and effectiveness of the coalition; and 
"(C) provide assurances that the entity conducting an 
evaluation under this paragraph, or from which the coali-
tion receives information, has experience— 
"(i) in gathering data related to substance abuse 
among youth; or 
"(ii) in evaluating the effectiveness of community 
anti-drug coalitions. 
"(b) GRANT AMOUNTS.— 
"(1) IN GENERAL.— 
"(A) GRANTS.— 
"(i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (iv), for a fiscal 
year, the Administrator may grant to an eligible coali-
tion under this paragraph, an amount not to exceed 
the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coali-
tion, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal 
year. 
"(ii) SUSPENSION OF GRANTS.—If such grant recipi-
ent fails to continue to meet the criteria specified in 
subsection (a), the Administrator may suspend the 
grant, after providing written notice to the grant recipi-
ent and an opportunity to appeal. 
"(iii) RENEWAL GRANTS.—Subject to clause (iv), the 
Administrator may award a renewal grant to a grant 
recipient under this subparagraph for each fiscal year 
following the fiscal year for which an initial grant 
is awarded, in an amount not to exceed the amount 
of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including 
in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year, during the 
4-year period following the period of the initial grant. 
"(iv) LIMITATION.—^The amount of a CTant award 
under this subparagraph may not exceed $100,000 for 
a fiscal year. 
"(B) COALITION AWARDS.— 
"(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in clause 
(ii), the Administrator may, with respect to a commu-
nity, make a grant to 1 eligible coalition that represents 
that community. 
"(ii) EXCEPTION.—^The Administrator may make a 
grant to more than 1 eligible coalition that represents 
a community if— 
"(I) the eligible coalitions demonstrate that the 
coalitions are collaborating with one another; and 
"(II) each of the coalitions has independently 
met the requirements set forth in subsection (a). 
"(2) RURAL COALITION GRANTS.— 
"(A) IN GENERAL.— 
"(i) IN GENERAL.—In addition to awarding grants 
under paragraph (1), to stimulate the development of 
coalitions in sparsely populated and rural areas, the 
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Administrator, in consultation with the Advisory 
Commission, may award a grant in accordance with 
this section to a coalition that represents a county 
with a population that does not exceed 30,000 individ-
uals. In awarding a grant under this paragraph, the 
Administrator may waive any requirement under sub-
section (a) if the Administrator considers that waiver 
to be appropriate. 
"(ii) 
MATCHING 
REQUIREMENT.—Subject 
to 
subparagraph (C), for a fiscal year, the Administrator 
may grant to an eligible coalition under this paragraph, 
an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal 
funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind con-
tributions, for that fiscal year. 
"(iii) SUSPENSION OF GRANTS.—If such grant recipi-
ent fails to continue to meet any criteria specified 
in subsection (a) that has not been waived by the 
Administrator pursuant to clause (i), the Administrator 
may suspend the grant, after providing written notice 
to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal. 
"(B) RENEWAL GRANTS.—^The Administrator may award 
a renewal grant to an eligible coalition that is a grant 
recipient under this paragraph for each fiscal year following 
the fiscal year for which an initial grant is awarded, in 
an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds 
raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, dur-
ing the 4-year period following the period of the initial 
grant. 
"(C) LIMITATIONS.— 
"(i) AMOUNT.—^The amount of a grant award under 
this paragraph shall not exceed $100,000 for a fiscal 
year. 
"(ii) AWARDS.—With respect to a county referred 
to in subparagraph (A), the Administrator may award 
a grant under this section to not more than 1 eligible 
coalition that represents the county. 
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"SEC. 1033. INFORMATION COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION WITH 
RESPECT TO GRANT RECIPIENTS. 
"(a) COALITION INFORMATION.— 
"(1).GENERAL AUDITING AUTHORITY.—^For the purpose of 
audit and examination, the Administrator— 
"(A) shall have access to any books, documents, papers, 
and records that are pertinent to any grant or grant 
renewal request under this chapter; and 
"(B) may periodically request information from a grant 
recipient to ensure that the grant recipient meets the 
applicable criteria under section 1032(a). 
"(2) APPLICATION PROCESS.—^The Administrator shall issue 
a request for proposal regarding, with respect to the grants 
awarded under section 1032, the application process, grant 
renewal, and suspension or withholding of renewal grants. Each 
application under this paragraph shall be in writing and shall 
be subject to review by the Administrator. 
"(3) REPORTING.—^The Administrator shall, to the maximum 
extent practicable and in a manner consistent with applicable 
law, minimize reporting requirements by a grant recipient and 
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expedite any application for a renewal grant made under this 
subchapter. 
"(b) DATA COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION.— 
"(1) IN GENERAL.—^The Administrator may collect data 
from— 
"(A) national substance abuse organizations that work 
with eligible coalitions, community anti-drug coalitions, 
departments or agencies of the Federal Government, or 
State or local governments and the governing bodies of 
Indian tribes; and 
"(B) any other entity or organization that carries out 
activities that relate to the purposes of the Program. 
"(2) ACTIVITIES OF ADMINISTRATOR.—^The Administrator 
may— 
"(A) evaluate the utility of specific initiatives relating 
to the purposes of the Program; 
"(B) conduct an evaluation of the Program; and 
"(C) disseminate information described in this sub-
section to— 
"(i) eligible coalitions and other substance abuse 
organizations; and 
"(ii) the general public. 
"SEC. 1034. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. 
21USC1534. 
"(a) IN GENERAL.— 
"(1) 
TECHNICAL 
ASSISTANCE 
AND AGREEMENTS.—^With 
respect to any grant recipient or other organization, the 
Administrator may— 
"(A) offer technical assistance and training; and 
"(B) enter into contracts and cooperative agreements. 
"(2) COORDINATION OF PROGRAMS.—^The Administrator may 
facilitate the coordination of programs between a grant recipi-
ent and other organizations and entities. 
"(b) TRAINING.—The Administrator may provide training to any 
representative designated by a grant recipient in— 
"(1) coalition building; 
"(2) task force development; 
"(3) mediation and facilitation, direct service, assessment 
and evaluation; or 
"(4) any other activity related to the purposes of the 
Program. 
^Subchapter II—^Advisory Commission 
"SEC. 1041. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY COMMISSION. 
21 USC 1541. 
"(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—^There is established a commission to 
be known as the 'Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities'. 
"(b) PURPOSE.—^The Advisory Commission shall advise, consult 
with, and make recommendations to the Director concerning 
matters related to the activities carried out under the Program. 
"SEC. 1042. DUTIES. 
21 USC 1542. 
"(a) IN GENERAL.—^The Advisory Commission— 
"(1) shall, not later than 30 days after its first meeting, 
make recommendations to the Director regarding the selection 
of an Administrator; 
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"(2) may make recommendations to the Director regarding 
any grant, contract, or cooperative agreement made by the 
Program; 
"(3) may make recommendations to the Director regarding 
the activities of the Program; 
"(4) may make recommendations to the Director regarding 
any policy or criteria established by the Director to carry out 
the Program; 
"(5)may— 
"(A) collect, by correspondence or by personal investiga-
tion, information concerning initiatives, studies, services, 
programs, or other activities of coalitions or organizations 
working in the field of substance abuse in the United 
States or any other country; and 
"(B) with the approval of the Director, make the 
information referred to in subparagraph (A) available 
through appropriate publications or other methods for the 
benefit of eligible coalitions and the general public; and 
"(6) may appoint subcommittees and convene workshops 
and conferences. 
Notification. 
"(b) RECOMMENDATIONS.—If the Director rejects any rec-
ommendation of the Advisory Commission under subsection (a)(1), 
the Director shall notify the Advisory Commission in writing of 
the reasons for the rejection not later than 15 days after receiving 
the recommendation. 
"(c) CONFLICT 
OF INTEREST.—A member of the Advisory 
Commission shall recuse himself or herself from any decision that 
would constitute a conflict of interest. 
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" ^ C . 1043. MEMBERSHIP. 
President. 
"(a) IN GENERAL.—^The President shall appoint 11 members 
to the Advisory Commission as follows: 
"(1) K)ur members shall be appointed from the general 
public and shall include leaders— 
"(A) in fields of youth development, public policy, law, 
or business; or 
"(B) of nonprofit organizations or private foundations 
that fund substance abuse programs. 
"(2) four members shall be appointed from the leading 
representatives of national substance abuse reduction organiza-
tions, of which no fewer than three members shall have exten-
sive training or experience in drug prevention. 
"(3) three members shall be appointed from the leading 
representatives of State substance abuse reduction organiza-
tions. 
"(b) CHAIRPERSON.—^The Advisory Commission shall elect a 
chairperson or co-chairpersons from among its members. 
"(c) Ex OFFICIO MEMBERS.—^The ex officio membership of the 
Advisory Commission shall consist of any two officers or employees 
of the United States that the Director determines to be necessary 
for the Advisory Commission to effectively carry out its functions. 
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"SEC. 1044. COMPENSATION. 
"(a) IN GENERAL.—^Members of the Advisory Commission who 
are officers or employees of the United States shall not receive 
any additional compensation for service on the Advisory Commis-
sion. The remaining members of the Advisory Commission shall 
receive, for each day (including travel time) that they are engaged 
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in the performance of the functions of the Advisory Commission, 
compensation at rates not to exceed the daily equivalent to the 
annual rate of basic pay payable for grade GS-10 of the General 
Schedule. 
"(b) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member of the Advisory Commis-
sion shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 
5, United States Code. 
"SEC. 1045. TERMS OF OFFICE. 
21USC 1545. 
"(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), the term of office 
of a member of the Advisory Commission shall be 3 years, except 
that, as designated at the time of appointment— 
"(1) of the initial members appointed under section 
1043(a)(1), two shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; 
"(2) of the initial members appointed under section 
1043(a)(2), two shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and 
"(3) of the initial members appointed under section 
1043(a)(3), one shall be appointed for a term of 1 year. 
"(b) VACANCIES.—^Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for 
an unexpired term of a member shall serve for the remainder 
of the unexpired term. A member of the Advisory Commission 
may serve after the expiration of such member's term until a 
successor has been appointed and taken office. 
"SEC. 1046. MEETINGS. 
21 USC 1546. 
"(a) IN GENERAL.—^After its initial meeting, the Advisory 
Commission shall meet, with the advanced approval of the Adminis-
trator, at the call of the Chairperson (or Co-chairpersons) of the 
Advisory Commission or a majority of its members or upon the 
request of the Director or Administrator of the Program. 
"(b) QUORUM.—Six members of the Advisory Commission shall 
constitute a quorum. 
"SEC. 1047. STAFF. 
21 USC 1547. 
'The Administrator shall make available to the Advisory 
Commission adequate staff, information, and other assistance. 
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"SEC. 1048. TERMINATION. 
'The Advisory Commission shall terminate at the end of fiscal 
year 2002.". 
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(b) REFERENCES.—Each reference in Federal law to subtitle 
note. 
A of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, with the exception of section 
1001 of such subtitle, in any provision of law that is in effect 
on the day before the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed 
to be a reference to chapter 1 of the National Narcotics Leadership 
Act of 1988 (as so designated by this section). 
Approved June 27, 1997. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 956 (S. 536): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 105-105, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Government Reform and Over-
sight). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 143 (1997): 
May 22, considered and passed House. 
June 18, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 33 (1997): 
June 27, Presidential remarks.