§ 10704.
Equitable distribution of funds
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.
Source
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 3024, as added Pub. L. 114–198, title II, § 201(a)(1),July 22, 2016
, 130 Stat. 713.)Notes
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.