Drug use and possession for use carried one to two years in prison, replacing the 1953 term of three to five years.[1][2] A person who sought treatment from the authorities before an investigation began was protected from prosecution for use; hospital confinement remained for people considered dependent.[1] The amendment took effect on publication on 14 June.[1]
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References
- Türkiye — Law 3756, original parliamentary textGrand National Assembly of Türkiye · 1991 · Printed pp. 490–491 and 494 (PDF pp. 2–3, 6); Articles 6–7 and 27; Gazette 20901, 14 June 1991
- Türkiye — Law 6123, original parliamentary textGrand National Assembly of Türkiye · 1953 · Printed pp. 841–843 and 852 (PDF pp. 11–13, 22); Penal Code Articles 403–406 and commencement Article 4: 1 August 1953
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