Title 21 — Food and DrugsRelease 119-73
§883 Enforcement proceedings
Title 21 › Chapter CHAPTER 13— - DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT › Part Part E— - Administrative and Enforcement Provisions › § 883
Summary
Before the DEA reports someone to a U.S. attorney to start criminal charges, the DEA Administrator can require that the person get notice and a chance to explain their side. The person may speak in person or send written comments.
Full Legal Text
Title 21, §883
Food and Drugs — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Before any violation of this subchapter is reported by the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to any United States attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the Administrator may require that the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated is given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his views, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
Legislative History
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Amendments
1979—Pub. L. 96–132 substituted “Administrator of the Drug
Enforcement
Administration” for “Director of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs” and “Administrator may” for “Director may”.
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21 U.S.C. § 883
Title 21 — Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73