The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 1985, assented on 22 August and commenced on 26 August, raised the general fine from K500 to K2,000 and the maximum imprisonment from three to fifteen years, and strengthened trafficking penalties. It did not change the prohibition or create a medical route.[1]
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References
- ZambiaLII — Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 1985, Act 19 of 1985Section 19 penalties; commencement 26 August 1985.
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