34 U.S.C. § 10704
Section 10704 · Equitable distribution of funds
Amended 1 time on record
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.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 3797ff–3 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.