NARCOTIC DRUGS

Narcotic Drugs

Narcotic Drugs

Introduction

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (the Act) regulates the classification of controlled drugs in New Zealand and establishes offences and penalties in relation to illicit drugs. The Act contains four schedules within which there are 13 sub-categories listing controlled drugs and precursor substances. The classification status of listed drugs is based on varying degrees of risk of harm. Amendments to the Act in 2000 included a legislative mechanism designed to classify new drugs and reclassify existing drugs in order to bring the Act into line with developments in the manufacture and supply of illicit substances. The amendments ...