Us Code § 9312 - Authorization of appropriations; contract authority
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§ 9312. Authorization of appropriations; contract authority
(a) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, such sums as are provided in the annual authorization Act pursuant to section 7270 of this title.
(b) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts only to such extent or in such amounts as may be provided in advance in appropriations Acts.
(Pub. L. 96–386, §13, Oct. 7, 1980, 94 Stat. 1544.)
CHAPTER 102—MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER II—GRANT PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER III—GENERAL PROVISIONS RESPECTING GRANT PROGRAMS
Part A—State Mental Health Service Programs
Part B—Applications and Related Provisions
Part C—Performance
Part D—Enforcement
Part E—Miscellaneous
SUBCHAPTER IV—MENTAL HEALTH RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY
SUBCHAPTER V—SEX OFFENSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
SUBCHAPTER VI—MISCELLANEOUS
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