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[Laws in effect as of January 23, 2000]
[Document affected by Public Law 106-310 Section 3405(b)]
[CITE: 42USC3424]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
               CHAPTER 42--NARCOTIC ADDICT REHABILITATION
 
SUBCHAPTER II--CIVIL COMMITMENT OF PERSONS NOT CHARGED WITH ANY CRIMINAL 
                                 OFFENSE
 
Sec. 3424. Authority of Surgeon General


(a) Delegation of functions

    The Surgeon General may from time to time make such provisions as he 
deems appropriate authorizing the performance of any of his functions 
under this subchapter by any other officer or employee of the Public 
Health Service, or with the consent of the head of the Department or 
Agency concerned, by any Federal or other public or private agency or 
officer or employee thereof.

(b) Arrangements making available, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, 
        facilities or services of agencies or persons for examination or 
        treatment

    The Surgeon General is authorized to enter into arrangements with 
any public or private agency or any person under which appropriate 
facilities or services of such agency or person will be made available, 
on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, for the examination or treatment 
of individuals pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 89-793, title III, Sec. 314, Nov. 8, 1966, 80 Stat. 1448.)

                          Transfer of Functions

    For transfer of functions of Public Health Service, including 
Surgeon General of Public Health Service, see note set out under section 
3411 of this title.
