Narcotic Drugs Import and Export Act

Narcotic Drugs Import and Export Act

The Narcotic Drugs Import and Export Act was a 1922 act of the 67th United States Congress. Sponsored by Sen. Wesley L. Jones (R) of Washington and Rep. John F. Miller (R) of Washington, it established the Federal Narcotics Control Board (FNCB) to tightly oversee the import and export of opiates.



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