DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT 1952 (REVISED

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1 -1. Short title.

2 PART I INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS-2. Interpretation.

3 PART I INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS-3. Appointment of Drug Enforcement Officers.

4 PART II CONTROL OF RAW OPIUM, COCA LEAVES, POPPY-STRAW AND CANNABIS-4. Restriction on importation of raw opium, coca leaves, poppy-straw and cannabis.

5 PART II CONTROL OF RAW OPIUM, COCA LEAVES, POPPY-STRAW AND CANNABIS-5. Restriction on exportation of raw opium, coca leaves, poppy-straw and cannabis.

6 PART II CONTROL OF RAW OPIUM, COCA LEAVES, POPPY-STRAW AND CANNABIS-6. Restriction on possession of raw opium, coca leaves, poppy-straw and cannabis.

6A PART II CONTROL OF RAW OPIUM, COCA LEAVES, POPPY-STRAW AND CANNABIS-6A. [Deleted by Act A553].

6B PART II CONTROL OF RAW OPIUM, COCA LEAVES, POPPY-STRAW AND CANNABIS-6B. Restriction on planting or cultivation of certain plants.

7 PART II CONTROL OF RAW OPIUM, COCA LEAVES, POPPY-STRAW AND CANNABIS-7. Power to regulate the production of and dealing in raw opium, coca leaves, poppy-straw and cannabis.

8 PART III CONTROL OF PREPARED OPIUM, CANNABIS AND CANNABIS RESIN-8. Application to cannabis and cannabis resin.

9 PART III CONTROL OF PREPARED OPIUM, CANNABIS AND CANNABIS RESIN-9. Possession, etc, of prepared opium.

10 PART III CONTROL OF PREPARED OPIUM, CANNABIS AND CANNABIS RESIN-10. Use of premises, possession of utensils and consumption of opium.

11 PART IV CONTROL OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS DRUGS-11. Extent of application of Part IV.

12 PART IV CONTROL OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS DRUGS-12. Restriction on import and export of certain dangerous drugs.

13 PART IV CONTROL OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS DRUGS-13. Keeping or using premises for unlawful administration.

14 PART IV CONTROL OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS DRUGS-14. Administration to others.

15 PART IV CONTROL OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS DRUGS-15. Self administration.

16 PART IV CONTROL OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS DRUGS-16. Control of manufacture and sale of certain dangerous drugs.

17 PART IV CONTROL OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS DRUGS-17. Prohibition of trade, etc, in new drugs, and power to apply Part IV with or without modifications to certain drugs.

18 PART V CONTROL OF EXTERNAL TRADE-18. Interpretation.

19 PART V CONTROL OF EXTERNAL TRADE-19. Export of dangerous drugs.

20 PART V CONTROL OF EXTERNAL TRADE-20. Import of dangerous drugs.

21 PART V CONTROL OF EXTERNAL TRADE-21. Dangerous drugs in transit.

22 PART V CONTROL OF EXTERNAL TRADE-22. Removal licences in transit.

23 PART V CONTROL OF EXTERNAL TRADE-23. Drugs not to be tampered with.

24 PART V CONTROL OF EXTERNAL TRADE-24. The diversion of dangerous drugs in transit.

25 PART V CONTROL OF EXTERNAL TRADE-25. Exemption of preparation in the possession of travellers.

25A-25P PART VA-25A-25P. [Deleted by Act 283].

26 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-26. Interpretation.

27 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-27. Powers of inspection and seizure.

27A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-27A. Power to intercept communication.

28 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-28. Obstruction of inspection or search.

29 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-29. Indemnity.

30 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-30. Seizure and forfeiture of drugs, etc.

30A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-30A. Things seized may be delivered to the owner or other person.

31 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-31. Power of arrest and seizure.

31A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-31A. Examination of arrested person by a medical officer.

31B PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-31B. Procedure where investigation cannot be completed within twenty-four hours by an officer of customs.

32 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-32. False declaration.

33 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-33. Abetments and attempts punishable as offences.

34 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-34. Abetting or procuring the commission of an offence abroad.

35 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-35. Liability of officers of a company and employers and servants.

36 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-36. Burden of proof.

37 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-37. Presumptions.

37A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-37A. Application of presumptions.

37B PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-37B. Admission of statement in evidence.

38 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-38. Ship or aircraft used for unlawful import or export.

38A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-38A. Powers of the Court in respect of drug dependants below the age of eighteen.

38B PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-38B. Powers of the Court in respect of persons found guilty under section 15.

39 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-39. General penalty.

39A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-39A. Increased penalty where the subject matter is the prescribed amount of certain dangerous drugs.

39B PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-39B. Trafficking in dangerous drug.

39C PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-39C. Increased penalty where person has prior admissions or convictions.

40 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-40. Protection of informers.

40A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-40A. Evidence of agent provocateur admissible.

41 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-41. Jurisdiction.

41A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-41A. Special provisions relating to transmission of a case to, and trial by, the High Court.

41B PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-41B. No bail to be granted in respect of certain offences.

42 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-42. Power to conduct prosecutions.

42A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-42A. Rewards.

43 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-43. Licences, permits, etc, may be subject to conditions.

44 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-44. Power of Minister to delegate powers and functions.

45 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-45. Power of Minister to exempt certain drugs and institutions from certain provisions of the Act.

45A PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-45A. Power of the Minister to vary First Schedule.

46 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-46. Act not to derogate from other statutory or other legal provisions and powers.

47 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-47. Regulations.

48 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-48. Drug Enforcement Officers to be deemed public servants.

49 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-49. Action of officers no offence.

50 PART VI ANCILLARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS-50. Repeal.

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