6 USC 216 - Protection against potential synthetic opioid exposure

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

§ 216.

Protection against potential synthetic opioid exposure

(a)

In general

(b)

Training

(1)

In general

Together with the issuance of the policy described in subsection (a), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall require mandatory and recurrent training on the following:

(A)

The potential risk of opioid exposure and safe handling procedures for potential synthetic opioids, including precautionary measures such as the use of personal protective equipment during such handling.

(B)

How to access and administer opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, post-exposure to potential synthetic opioids.

(C)

How to use containment devices to prevent potential synthetic opioid exposure.

(2)

Integration

(c)

Personal protective equipment, containment devices, and opioid receptor antagonists

(d)

Oversight

To ensure effectiveness of the policy described in subsection (a)—

(1)

the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall regularly monitor the efficacy of the implementation of such policy and adjust protocols and procedures, as necessary; and

(2)

the Inspector General of the Department shall audit compliance with the requirements of this section not less than once during the 3-year period after December 27, 2020.

(Pub. L. 107–296, title IV, § 416, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. U, title III, § 302(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2291; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. G, title LXXI, § 7135(a), (b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3650.)

cite as: 6 USC 216