The Code of Administrative Offences adopted on 29 December 2015 took effect on 1 March 2016. Article 206 punishes use and small-scale purchase, keeping or transport of narcotics without intent to sell with a 300–400 manat fine or up to two months' administrative arrest; Article 208 punishes small-scale cultivation with a 200–300 manat fine or the same arrest. The code replaced the 2000 code and kept these offences outside the criminal record.[1]
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References
- Azerbaijan — Code of Administrative Offences, consolidated text (e-Qanun), Articles 206 and 208Adopted 29 December 2015, in force 1 March 2016; Articles 206 and 208.archived
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