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 352 Appropriations, effective dates.

81 Stat. 535.

80 Stat. 1190; 81 Stat. 540. 81 Stat. 540.

Repeal. 82 Stat. 788. 82 Stat. 1005. Repeal. 82 Stat. 1010.

PUBLIC LAW 91-296-JUNE 30, 1970

[84 STAT.

(b)(1) Effective with respect to appropriations for fiscal years beginning after June 30, 1970— (A) section 304(d) of the Public Health Service Act (42 XJ.S.C. 242b) is amended by striking out "; except that for any fiscal year ending after June 30, 1968" and all that follows down to but not including the period; (B) section 309(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 242g) is amended by striking out " (1) ", and by striking out ", and (2) " and all that follows down to but not including the period; (C) section 314(d)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 246) is amended by striking out ", except that, for any fiscal year ending after June 30, 1968" and all that follows down to but not including the period; (U) section 314(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 246) is amended by striking out the last sentence; (E) section 797 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 295h-6) is repealed; and (F) section 901(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 299a) is amended by striking out the last sentence. (2) Effective with respect to appropriations for fiscal years beginning after June 30, 1970, section 262 of the Community Mental Health Centers Act (42 U.S.C. 2688p) is repealed. TITLE V~MARIHUANA CONGRESSIONAL

FINDINGS

SEC. 501. The Congress finds that the use of marihuana is increasing in the United States, especially among the young people thereof, and that there is need for a better understanding of the health consequencies of using marihuana. The Congress further finds that, notwithstanding the various studies carried out, and research engaged in, with respect to the use of marihuana, there is a lack of an authoritative source for obtaining information involving the health consequences of using marihuana. HEALTH-RESEARCH Reports to Congress.

REPORTS

SEC. 502. The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, after consultation with the Surgeon General and other appropriate individuals, shall transmit a report to the Congress on or before January 31, 1971, and annually thereafter (1) containing current information on the health consequences of using marihuana, and (2) containing such recommendations for legislative and administrative action as he may deem appropriate. A preliminary report shall be transmitted to the Congress by the Secretary concerning current information on the health consequences of using marihuana not later than ninety (90) days after the date of enactment of this title. SHORT TITLE

Citation of title.

SEC. 503. This title may be cited as the "Marihuana and Health Reporting Act".

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