Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 21 : Section 1302


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1302. Duties of Commission

      The Commission shall - 
        (1) examine public education programs in effect on October 27,
      1986, which are - 
          (A) implemented through various segments of mass media; and
          (B) intended to prevent alcohol and drug abuse;

        (2) act as an administrative and coordinating body for the
      voluntary donation of resources from - 
          (A) television, radio, motion picture, cable communications,
        and print media;
          (B) the recording industry;
          (C) the advertising industry;
          (D) the business sector of the United States; and
          (E) professional sports organizations and associations;

      to assist the implementation of new programs and national
      strategies for dissemination of information intended to prevent
      alcohol and drug abuse;
        (3) encourage media outlets throughout the country to provide
      information aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse, including
      public service announcements, documentary films, and
      advertisements; and
        (4) evaluate the effectiveness and assist in the update of
      programs and national strategies formulated with the assistance
      of the Commission.



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