Article 71 of the Saudi Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law
المادة 71 من نظام مكافحة المخدرات والمؤثرات العقلية
The article provides that the tables attached to the Anti-Narcotics Law and their amendments are an integral part of it, with the force of the Law itself.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تعد الجداول المرافقة لهذا النظام، وتعديلاتها، جزءا لا يتجزأ منه.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 71 explained in plain English
This article settles the legal status of the tables attached to the Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law, providing that these tables and their amendments are an integral part of the Law.
This matters because the Law relies on the tables to define its scope; under Article 1:
- Narcotics are those listed in Table No. (1).
- Psychotropic substances are those listed in Table No. (2).
- Chemical precursors are those listed in Table No. (3).
The rule also covers the amendments, not only the original tables. This is linked to Article 70, which gives the Minister of Health the power to amend the tables by adding new substances, deleting substances or changing the order or proportions, with this published in the Official Gazette. An amendment made by the Minister becomes, under this article, part of the Law like the original tables.
The practical result is that a reference in the Law's articles to any table is a reference to a part of the Law itself, and the table is read with its latest published amendments. Anyone who needs to verify whether a particular substance is listed in the tables should consult a lawyer specialized in criminal and drug cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 71 of the Saudi Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law
Are the narcotics tables part of the Law?
Yes. The article provides that the tables attached to the Law and their amendments are an integral part of it.
Do amendments to the tables have the same status?
Yes. The text covers the tables and their amendments, and Article 70 gives the Minister of Health the power for these amendments, with publication in the Official Gazette.
More articles on Narcotics Definitions and Schedules
- Article 1
The article defines the key terms of the Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law, such as narcotic substances, psychotropic substances, importation, possession, holding, money laundering and confiscation.
يقصد بالألفاظ والعبارات الآتية -أينما وردت في هذا النظام- المعاني المبينة أمامها، ما لم يقتض السياق خلاف ذلك : المواد المخدرة : كل مادة طبيعية أو مركبة أو مصنعة
- Article 2
The article excludes emergency and first-aid medicines containing narcotic substances carried on ships and aircraft from importation, exportation and smuggling, on specific conditions.
لا يعد جلبا أو تصديرا أو تهريبا الكميات المحددة من الأدوية الطبية التي تحتوي على مواد مخدرة أو مؤثرات عقلية تحملها وسائط النقل، كالسفن والطائرات، لمواجهة الحالا
- Article 69
The article tasks the Ministries of Interior, Justice and Health with preparing the Implementing Regulations within 180 days of the Law taking effect, to be issued by Council of Ministers decision and published in the Official Gazette.
تعد وزارة الداخلية ووزارة العدل و وزارة الصحة ، اللائحة التنفيذية لهذا النظام، خلال مئة وثمانين يوما بعد العمل بهذا النظام، وتصدر بقرار من مجلس الوزراء ، وتنشر
- Article 70
The article gives the Minister of Health the power to amend the tables attached to the Law by adding substances, deleting some, or changing their order or proportions, with the amendment published in the Official Gazette.
لوزير الصحة أن يعدل الجداول المرافقة لهذا النظام، بإضافة مواد جديدة إليها أو حذف بعض المواد المذكورة فيها أو إجراء تغيير عليها في الترتيب أو النسب، وينشر ذلك في
- Article 73
The article repeals the Law on Preventing Trafficking in Narcotics or Psychotropic Substances issued by Royal Order No. 3318 dated 9/4/1353 AH, and every provision that conflicts with the new Law.
يلغي هذا النظام نظام منع الاتجار بالمواد المخدرة أو المؤثرات العقلية الصادر بالأمر السامي ذي الرقم 3318 والتاريخ 9 / 4 / 1353 هـ وكل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
- Article 74
The article provides for publishing the Anti-Narcotics Law in the Official Gazette and for it to take effect 90 days after the date of its publication.
ينشر هذا النظام في الجريدة الرسمية ، ويعمل به بعد تسعين يوما من تاريخ نشره.
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