On 30 November 1989 Parliament passed the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 1989, which made trafficking, importing or exporting more than 500 g of cannabis or 200 g of cannabis resin a capital offence.[1] It set 20 to 30 years and 15 strokes for the band below those amounts, and it took effect on 15 February 1990.[1][2]
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References
- Singapore Statutes Online — Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 1989 (No. 38 of 1989)Section 10 and Second Schedule; passed 30 November 1989, assented 27 December 1989, commenced 15 February 1990archived
- Singapore Statutes Online — Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, legislative historyPart 4, item 48: Act 38 of 1989, first reading 6 October 1989, second and third readings 30 November 1989, commencement 15 February 1990archived
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