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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 954. Transshipment and in-transit shipment of controlled substances
Notwithstanding sections 952, 953, and 957 of this title -
(1) A controlled substance in schedule I may -
(A) be imported into the United States for transshipment to
another country, or
(B) be transferred or transshipped from one vessel, vehicle,
or aircraft to another vessel, vehicle, or aircraft within the
United States for immediate exportation,
if and only if it is so imported, transferred, or transshipped
(i) for scientific, medical, or other legitimate purposes in the
country of destination, and (ii) with the prior written approval
of the Attorney General (which shall be granted or denied within
21 days of the request).
(2) A controlled substance in schedule II, III, or IV may be so
imported, transferred, or transshipped if and only if advance
notice is given to the Attorney General in accordance with
regulations of the Attorney General.
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