Pub. L. 90-351, tit. I, pt. LL, sec. 3024 (as amended)
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.
SEC. 3024. [34 U.S.C. 10704] EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.
In awarding grants under this part, 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.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 34 U.S.C. 10704