Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101)

Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), article 3

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3. (1) The Minister responsibl e for public health may make rules for controlling or restricting the production, possession , sale and distribution of raw opium or coca leaves, and in particular , but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, for prohibiting the production, possession, sale or distribution of raw opium or coca leaves except by persons licensed or otherwise authorised in that behalf. ( 2 ) T h e M i n i s t e r r e s p o n s i b l e f o r p u b l i c h e a l t h m a y f i x s u c h penalties for the breach or non-observance of any rule as he ma y think fit, not exceeding imprisonment for one month or a fine (multa ) of three hundred and forty-nine euro and forty-one cents (349.41). 4 CAP. 101.] DANGEROUS DRUGS Prohibition of cultivation of opium or coca plant.

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