§ 1090. Identifying and Treating Drug and Alcohol Dependence

     The Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, shall prescribe regulations, implement procedures using each practical and available method, and provide necessary facilities to identify, treat, and rehabilitate members of the armed forces who are dependent on drugs or alcohol.

(Added Pub. L. 97–295, § 1(15)(A), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1290; amended Pub. L. 98–94, title XII, § 1268(7), Sept. 24, 1983, 97 Stat. 706; Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title V, § 553, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1567.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

1090      10:1071 (note).      Sept. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–129, § 501(a)(1), 85 Stat. 361.

     The word "regulations" is added for consistency. The word "persons" is omitted as surplus.

Amendments

     1990—Pub. L. 101–510 inserted ", and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy," after "Secretary of Defense".

     1983—Pub. L. 98–94 struck out "(a)" before "The Secretary of Defense".