Statute · United States Code

19 U.S.C. § 1583a — Development of technology to detect illicit narcotics

19 U.S.C. § 1583a

Type: Statute
Source: United States Code
Jurisdiction: Federal
Date: 2026-10-22

(a) In general The Postmaster General and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in coordination with the heads of other agencies as appropriate, shall collaborate to identify and develop technology for the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances entering the United States by mail. (b) Outreach to private sector The Postmaster General and the Commissioner shall conduct outreach to private sector entities to gather information regarding the current state of technology to identify areas for innovation relating to the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances entering the United States.

Citator

19 U.S.C. § 1583a — Development of technology to detect illicit narcotics is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.