Federal Narcotics Control Board
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 26 May 1922 |
| Dissolved | 14 June 1930 |
| Superseding agency | |
The Federal Narcotics Control Board (FNCB) was a Prohibition era senior level law enforcement-related organization established by the United States Congress as part of the Narcotic Drugs Import and Export Act on 26 May 1922. The Board was composed of the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Commerce.
The duties of the board were;
- To prohibit opium imports for other than medical purposes
- To limit exports to nations with an adequate licensing system
The duties of the board were further amended;
- To outlaw the manufacture of heroin in the U.S.
Congressional leadership in narcotics control was handled by Steven G. Porter, chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The duties of the board were transferred to the Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics on 14 June 1930.