United States federal drug laws
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United States federal drug laws are a set of nationwide statutes and regulations that govern the manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of controlled substances, enforced primarily by federal agencies such as the DEA.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| United States federal drug laws canonical | 2 |
| United States federal drug policy | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3634569 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: United States federal drug laws Context triple: [Narcotics Unit (LAPD), appliesLaw, United States federal drug laws]
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A.
Controlled Substances Act
The Controlled Substances Act is a U.S. federal law that regulates the manufacture, distribution, and possession of certain drugs by classifying them into schedules based on their medical use and potential for abuse.
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B.
Controlled Substances Import and Export Act
The Controlled Substances Import and Export Act is a U.S. federal law that regulates and restricts the international import and export of controlled drugs and chemicals to combat drug trafficking and abuse.
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C.
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 is a major U.S. federal law that significantly escalated the War on Drugs by establishing mandatory minimum sentences and harsher penalties for drug offenses, particularly involving crack cocaine.
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D.
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 is a U.S. federal law that expanded the war on drugs by increasing penalties, funding enforcement and treatment programs, and establishing a coordinated national drug control strategy.
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E.
Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996
The Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 is a U.S. federal law aimed at curbing the manufacture, distribution, and abuse of methamphetamine by tightening controls on precursor chemicals and enhancing law enforcement powers and penalties.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: United States federal drug laws Target entity description: United States federal drug laws are a set of nationwide statutes and regulations that govern the manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of controlled substances, enforced primarily by federal agencies such as the DEA.
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A.
Controlled Substances Act
The Controlled Substances Act is a U.S. federal law that regulates the manufacture, distribution, and possession of certain drugs by classifying them into schedules based on their medical use and potential for abuse.
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B.
Controlled Substances Import and Export Act
The Controlled Substances Import and Export Act is a U.S. federal law that regulates and restricts the international import and export of controlled drugs and chemicals to combat drug trafficking and abuse.
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C.
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 is a major U.S. federal law that significantly escalated the War on Drugs by establishing mandatory minimum sentences and harsher penalties for drug offenses, particularly involving crack cocaine.
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D.
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 is a U.S. federal law that expanded the war on drugs by increasing penalties, funding enforcement and treatment programs, and establishing a coordinated national drug control strategy.
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E.
Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996
The Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 is a U.S. federal law aimed at curbing the manufacture, distribution, and abuse of methamphetamine by tightening controls on precursor chemicals and enhancing law enforcement powers and penalties.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (76)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
body of federal law
ⓘ
legal framework ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
Drug Enforcement Administration
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United States Department of Justice ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
control drug diversion
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prevent drug abuse ⓘ protect public health and safety ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
entire United States territory
ⓘ
federal jurisdictions ⓘ |
| authorizes |
administrative inspections of controlled substance registrants
ⓘ
drug scheduling by the Attorney General ⓘ regulation of precursor chemicals ⓘ |
| basedOn | Controlled Substances Act ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| defines |
Schedule I controlled substances
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Schedule II controlled substances ⓘ Schedule III controlled substances ⓘ Schedule IV controlled substances ⓘ Schedule V controlled substances ⓘ controlled substance schedules ⓘ |
| enforcedBy |
Drug Enforcement Administration
ⓘ
Federal Bureau of Investigation ⓘ U.S. Customs and Border Protection ⓘ
surface form:
United States Customs and Border Protection
United States Department of Justice ⓘ Food and Drug Administration ⓘ
surface form:
United States Food and Drug Administration
United States Postal Inspection Service ⓘ |
| governs |
clinical trials of drugs
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drug approval for safety and efficacy ⓘ drug labeling requirements ⓘ internet pharmacy operations ⓘ opioid prescribing at the federal level ⓘ prescription drug marketing ⓘ recordkeeping for controlled substances ⓘ registration of distributors of controlled substances ⓘ registration of manufacturers of controlled substances ⓘ registration of pharmacies ⓘ registration of prescribers of controlled substances ⓘ security requirements for controlled substances ⓘ |
| includes |
21 U.S.C. § 841
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21 U.S.C. § 844 ⓘ 21 U.S.C. § 846 ⓘ 21 U.S.C. § 848 ⓘ 21 U.S.C. § 952 ⓘ 21 U.S.C. § 960 ⓘ Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 ⓘ Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 ⓘ Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 ⓘ Controlled Substances Act ⓘ
surface form:
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
Controlled Substances Act ⓘ Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ⓘ Drug Supply Chain Security Act ⓘ Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 ⓘ Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ⓘ
surface form:
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
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| interactsWith | state drug laws ⓘ |
| prohibits |
drug distribution near schools in certain circumstances
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drug trafficking ⓘ unauthorized distribution of controlled substances ⓘ unauthorized manufacture of controlled substances ⓘ unauthorized possession of controlled substances ⓘ use of communication facilities to commit drug felonies ⓘ |
| providesFor |
asset forfeiture in drug cases
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civil penalties for drug violations ⓘ criminal penalties for drug offenses ⓘ enhanced penalties for drug offenses involving minors ⓘ enhanced penalties for drug offenses resulting in death or serious injury ⓘ enhanced penalties for repeat drug offenders ⓘ mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses ⓘ |
| regulates |
dispensing of controlled substances
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distribution of controlled substances ⓘ exportation of controlled substances ⓘ importation of controlled substances ⓘ manufacture of controlled substances ⓘ possession of controlled substances ⓘ prescribing of controlled substances ⓘ use of controlled substances in interstate commerce ⓘ |
| supersedes | conflicting state drug laws in federal jurisdiction ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: United States federal drug laws Description of subject: United States federal drug laws are a set of nationwide statutes and regulations that govern the manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of controlled substances, enforced primarily by federal agencies such as the DEA.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Narcotics Unit (LAPD)
this entity surface form:
United States federal drug policy