Law 526 strengthened the fine policy for unlawful drug possession and required sentencing to consider the substances' harmful effects. It qualified the normal restriction on warnings where social circumstances favoured a warning and possession resulted from strong dependence after prolonged, persistent drug misuse. The Danish Health Authority reported both the tougher fine policy and wider warning exception. The law took effect on 1 July 2007, following signature on 6 June.[1][2]
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References
- Denmark — original Law 526 of 6 June 2007 (Retsinformation)Sections 1–2; sentencing, social warning exception and commencementarchived
- Danish Health Authority — Narkotikasituationen i Danmark 2007Printed p. 12, Law 526 policy and commencement
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