National drug policy and authority act 1993 uganda legal. The secretary may also require additional information and documents from the applicant at any time. The misuse of drugs act 1971 modification order 1998. Some nepal acts amendment act, 2055 2055107 chapter 1 preliminary 1. In some people narcotics also produce euphoria, a feeling of great elation. Psychotropic substances act 1976 psa these commonwealth acts are mainly. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Part 1 general provisions 1 short title this act may be cited as the narcotic drugs act 1967. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. United nations single convention on narcotic drugs, signed on 30 march 1961. Narcotic drugs act 1967 federal register of legislation. The united nations conference for the adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs met at united nations headquarters from 24 january to 25 march 1961. Restrictions on the prescribing of heroin or cocaine to addicts.
At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. An act to regulate the import, export, manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of drugs. Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 final report. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. First, it seeks to limit the possession, use, trade in, distribution, import, export, manufacture and production of drugs exclusively to medical and scientific purposes. An act to establish a national drug policy and a national drug authority to ensure the availability, at all times, of essential, efficacious and costeffective drugs to the entire population of uganda, as a means of providing satisfactory health care and. It is also often referred to as the jonesmiller act. Every effort has been made to maintain the style and format of the original dhivehi version. Narcotic drugs act 1967 table of provisions long title chapter 1preliminary part 1general provisions 1. Nonnarcotic definition of nonnarcotic by medical dictionary.
The act provided for the control of import, export, manufacture, sale, supply and distribution of. Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 office of drug control. Act on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and. Whereas it is expedient to regulate the import, export, manufacture, storage. This act shall come into operation on a date to be fixed by proclamation, which shall not be a date earlier than the date on which the convention comes into force in respect of the commonwealth. The narcotic drugs act 1967 as shown in this compilation comprises act no. Date name of the essential narcotic drugs quantity signature thumb impression of the patient remarks, if any note. Fifty years of the 1961 single convention on narcotic. Prohibition, the 18th amendment, the volstead act, and an increasing focus. Xxv of 1997 an act to consolidate and amend the laws relationg. Narcotic drugs act 1967 discussion paper page 7 of 28.
Narcotic drugs control forth amendment act, 2049 2050232 5. Second, it combats drug trafficking through international cooperation to deter and discourage drug traffickers. United nations conference for the adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs final act 1 resolutions 5 united nations conference to consider amendments to the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 finalact 7 resolutions 11 single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as amended by the 1972 protocol amending the single convention on. The narcotic drugs regulation 2016 is now available. This section deals with the law relating to the misuse of drugs. All relevant information pertaining to application, saving or transitional provisions prior to 17 september 2001 is not included in this compilation.
The narcotic drugs act 1967 cth the nd act establishes a. An act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances the following act of majliseshoora parliament received the assent of the president on the 7 th july, 1997 is hereby published for general information preamble. This is a compilation of the narcotic drugs act 1967 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 23 november 2016 the compilation date. The national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws developed the uniform state narcotic drug act in 1934 due to the lack of restrictions in the harrison act of 1914. Page 4 9 act on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and precursors thereof 51 only the restriction provided for in subsection 3 11 of this act shall apply to the handling of substances listed in schedule v. Short title this act may be cited as the food and drugs act 1967. The misuse of drugs act 1971 temporary class drug no.
Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 final report office of drug. Narcotic drugs act 1967 is to enable cannabis cultivation, production. Requests for information and documents under section 14j of the nd act 92. An act to make provision in relation to narcotic drugs in accordance with the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as in force from time to time, and for other purposes. Rigorous imprisonment for a term which may be extend to one year or fine which may be extend to rs. Drugs act a translation translators note this is a reasonably accurate translation of the drugs act originally found in the dhivehi language. The act was a revenueproducing act and, while it provided penalties for violations, it did not give authority to the states to exercise police power regarding either seizure of drugs used in illicit trade or. The narcotic drugs regulation 2016 the regulation has been approved and is now available from the federal register of legislative instruments the regulation is necessary for carrying out, or to give effect to, the regulatory framework for the licensing of the cultivation of cannabis and the production of cannabis and cannabis resins for medicinal and scientific purposes, as well. Narcotic drug chemical name description na 001 25333771 acetorphine 3oacetyltetrahydro7. This order adds six substances to schedule 2 to the misuse of drugs act 1971 which specifies drugs which are subject to control under the act.
The punjab government on thursday amended through an ordinance the drugs act, 1976, enhancing punishments for producing or selling fake drugs and introducing a. Cannabis cannabis sativa is a narcotic drug that has been tightly controlled in australia for many years. Amended drug act entails stricter penalties for violators. Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 discussion paper. The drug listing act of 1972 the act requires drug firms engaged in manufacturing, preparation, propagation, compounding, or processing drugs to report all drug products to fda. Page 4 10 act on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and precursors thereof in schedule ii and iii and medicinal products containing such substances which shall set out the quantity of the medicinal product to be manufactured. Originally, any drug derived from opium or opiumlike compounds with potent. Narcotic drug import and export act law and legal definition the narcotics drug import and export act act was a u. Narcotic, drug that produces analgesia pain relief, narcosis state of stupor or sleep, and addiction physical dependence on the drug. Contributed by clementng and current to 1 may 2016.
Narcotic drugs amendment bill 2016 parliament of australia. With limited exceptions, cannabis has been treated by commonwealth, state and territory laws. The narcotic drugs import and export act was a 1922 act of the 67th united states congress. Clause 4 illegal possession for personal consumption of cocain,morphine diacetyl morphine or any narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances penalty. This act may be cited as the narcotic drugs act 1967. This act may be cited as the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances control act. By 1937 every state had enacted some form of legislation relating to marijuana, and thirtyfive had enacted the uniform act. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires. Harrison act and history of marijuana in the us michele childs.
The narcotic drugs act 1967 provides the commonwealth with powers to meet certain obligations under the single convention on narcotic drugs 1961, which include regulation of narcotic drug manufacture and cannabis cultivation for medicinal and related scientific purposes. Methcathinone and zipeprol are added as class b drugs. Laws of guyana narcotic drugs and psychotropic cap. Narcotic drugs act 1967 final report page iv of 102. An act to make provision with respect to the control of the possession of, and trafficking in, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and cultivation of certain plants and for matters connected therewith. The provisions of this act, shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the dangerous drugs act, 1930 11 of 1930, and any other law for the time being in force. Gruhzit, pharmacological investigation and evaluation of the effects of combined barbiturate and heroin inhalation by addicts, bulletin on narcotics, x, 3, 811 1958. Glatt, the abuse of barbiturates in the united kingdom bulletin on narcotics, xiv, 2, 1938 1962. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The governing law in the nt is found in the misuse of drugs act 1990 mda and a range of commonwealth legislation namely.