The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. Narcotic, drug that produces analgesia pain relief, narcosis state of stupor or sleep, and addiction physical dependence on the drug. Whereas it is expedient to regulate the import, export, manufacture, storage. 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. With limited exceptions, cannabis has been treated by commonwealth, state and territory laws.
The secretary may also require additional information and documents from the applicant at any time. Narcotic drug chemical name description na 001 25333771 acetorphine 3oacetyltetrahydro7. 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. Originally, any drug derived from opium or opiumlike compounds with potent. Cannabis cannabis sativa is a narcotic drug that has been tightly controlled in australia for many years. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Date name of the essential narcotic drugs quantity signature thumb impression of the patient remarks, if any note. Laws of guyana narcotic drugs and psychotropic cap.
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. Harrison act and history of marijuana in the us michele childs. The narcotic drugs regulation 2016 is now available. Narcotic drugs amendment bill 2016 parliament of australia. Narcotic drug import and export act law and legal definition the narcotics drug import and export act act was a u. United nations single convention on narcotic drugs, signed on 30 march 1961. Narcotic drugs act 1967 federal register of legislation.
Prohibition, the 18th amendment, the volstead act, and an increasing focus. Nonnarcotic definition of nonnarcotic by medical dictionary. Restrictions on the prescribing of heroin or cocaine to addicts. 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. Narcotic drugs act 1967 is to enable cannabis cultivation, production. Contributed by clementng and current to 1 may 2016. The narcotic drugs act 1967 cth the nd act establishes a. The narcotic drugs import and export act was a 1922 act of the 67th united states congress. 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. Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 final report. National drug policy and authority act 1993 uganda legal.
An act to regulate the import, export, manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of drugs. The misuse of drugs act 1971 modification order 1998. It is also often referred to as the jonesmiller act. Data sources include ibm watson micromedex updated 4 may 2020, cerner multum updated 4. Second, it combats drug trafficking through international cooperation to deter and discourage drug traffickers. In some people narcotics also produce euphoria, a feeling of great elation. Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 final report office of drug. The act provided for the control of import, export, manufacture, sale, supply and distribution of. Xxv of 1997 an act to consolidate and amend the laws relationg. Rigorous imprisonment for a term which may be extend to one year or fine which may be extend to rs. This act may be cited as the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances control act. Drugs act a translation translators note this is a reasonably accurate translation of the drugs act originally found in the dhivehi language. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Act on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and.
Narcotic drugs act 1967 table of provisions long title chapter 1preliminary part 1general provisions 1. 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. Requests for information and documents under section 14j of the nd act 92. Glatt, the abuse of barbiturates in the united kingdom bulletin on narcotics, xiv, 2, 1938 1962. Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 office of drug control. 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 governing law in the nt is found in the misuse of drugs act 1990 mda and a range of commonwealth legislation namely. The punjab government on thursday amended through an ordinance the drugs act, 1976, enhancing punishments for producing or selling fake drugs and introducing a. The narcotic drugs act 1967 as shown in this compilation comprises act no. This section deals with the law relating to the misuse of drugs. 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.
This act may be cited as the narcotic drugs act 1967. 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. Narcotic drugs act 1967 discussion paper page 7 of 28. Methcathinone and zipeprol are added as class b drugs. Every effort has been made to maintain the style and format of the original dhivehi version. Short title this act may be cited as the food and drugs act 1967. The misuse of drugs act 1971 temporary class drug no. Narcotic drugs control forth amendment act, 2049 2050232 5. 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. Narcotic drugs act 1967 final report page iv of 102. First, it seeks to limit the possession, use, trade in, distribution, import, export, manufacture and production of drugs exclusively to medical and scientific purposes. 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.
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. Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 discussion paper. 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. 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.
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. Psychotropic substances act 1976 psa these commonwealth acts are mainly. Amended drug act entails stricter penalties for violators. Part 1 general provisions 1 short title this act may be cited as the narcotic drugs act 1967. 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. All relevant information pertaining to application, saving or transitional provisions prior to 17 september 2001 is not included in this compilation.
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