The Narcotic Drugs Act 1973, assented on 30 July, amended and consolidated narcotics law and expressly repealed the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1936.[1] Cannabis and cannabis resin offences covered smoking or dealing on managed premises, knowingly cultivating the plant, and dealing generally; penalties ran to a $5,000 fine or five years on indictment and $2,500 or twelve months summarily, with forfeiture, and the burden of proving any licence or exception lay on the accused.[1] Commencement awaited a proclamation.[1]
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References
- UNODC SHERLOC — Barbados Narcotic Drugs Act, 1973 (No. 38 of 1973, E/NL.1975/19)assent 30 July 1973; section 6 cannabis premises, smoking, dealing and cultivation offences; section 20 $5,000/five years and $2,500/twelve months with forfeiture and reversed burden; section 22 repeals the 1936 Act; section 23 commencement by proclamation
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