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China moves the penalty for drug use into its public security law

The Public Security Administration Punishments Law, adopted on 28 August 2005, took effect. Article 72 punishes using drugs or possessing a small amount with 10 to 15 days' detention and a fine of up to 2,000 yuan, or up to 5 days or 500 yuan in minor cases; Article 71 sets the same detention for growing a small number of drug plants.[1]

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References

  1. Congressional-Executive Commission on China — Public Security Administration Punishment Law (text)archived

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