In brief
Defines narcotics and psychotropic offences, from smuggling and dealing to possession and use, their penalties, aggravating and mitigating circumstances, jurisdiction and international cooperation.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Penalties rise with the act, the harshest for smuggling and dealing; Article 37 lets the court reduce the maximum for reasons it accepts and takes certain offender situations into account.
- How the act is characterised (smuggling, dealing, possession or use) determines the penalty, so consult a lawyer before taking any step.
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Offences
- Penalties
- Aggravation and mitigation
- Treatment and exemption
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/39 · 8/7/1426H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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