Law 7 of 1998 replaced the 1987 penalties for trafficking. Importing, producing or cultivating for trade, which had brought 10 to 20 years, now brought death or life imprisonment and a fine of QR300,000 to QR500,000; a similar offence within five years of serving the sentence brought death. Selling or possessing for trade brought 10 to 20 years and QR200,000 to QR400,000, with life imprisonment on a repeat, and the law barred parole for both offences.[1][2]
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References
- Al Meezan — Law No. 7 of 1998 amending Law No. 9 of 1987Article 2, replacing articles 34, 35 and 49
- UNODC — Qatar: Law No. 9 of 1987, English translation with schedules (E/NL.1987/62)Articles 34-35, original penalties
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