Decree No. 67/2001/NĐ-CP stipulates the list of narcotic substances and precursor chemicals, clearly classifying narcotic substances according to their level of danger and scope of use. This decree aims to strictly control the use, management, transportation, storage, sale, distribution, and disposal of narcotic substances.
Key points
- Organizations and individuals must comply with the law on controlling activities related to narcotics when using, researching, testing, producing, transporting, storing, hoarding, selling, distributing, disposing, exchanging, importing, exporting, and transiting substances listed in Article 1.
- The Ministry of Public Security shall be responsible for leading and coordinating with relevant agencies to examine and propose amendments and supplements to the list of narcotic substances upon discovering new substances or when it is necessary to change substances in the list according to the announcement of the United Nations Secretary-General.
- This Decree takes effect fifteen days from the date of signature.
- Narcotic substances are categorized into four types: extremely dangerous, harmful, medicinal, and essential chemicals in the process of manufacturing narcotics.
- The use of narcotic substances for analysis, testing, scientific research, and criminal investigation must follow special regulations of competent authorities.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps to strictly manage and effectively control the use of narcotic substances, contributing to preventing drug abuse.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for scientific research and medical treatment if there are no clear regulations on the scope of use.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which agency is responsible for managing narcotic substances under this Decree?
The Ministry of Public Security leads and coordinates with the Ministries of Health, Industry, and other relevant agencies to manage activities related to narcotics.
How are narcotic substances classified under this Decree?
Narcotic substances are categorized into four lists: extremely dangerous, harmful, medicinal, and essential chemicals in the process of manufacturing narcotics.
When does this Decree take effect?
This Decree takes effect fifteen days from the date of signature.
What regulations must organizations and individuals comply with when using narcotic substances under this Decree?
Organizations and individuals must comply with the law on controlling activities related to narcotics when using, researching, testing, producing, transporting, storing, hoarding, selling, distributing, disposing, exchanging, importing, exporting, and transiting substances listed in Article 1.
What responsibilities does the Ministry of Public Security have when discovering new substances not included in the list?
Upon discovering new substances or when it is necessary to change substances in the list according to the announcement of the United Nations Secretary-General, the Ministry of Public Security shall be responsible for leading and coordinating with relevant agencies to examine and propose the Government to amend and supplement the list.
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DECREE OF THE GOVERNMENT
Issuing lists of narcotic substances and precursors
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THE GOVERNMENT
Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;
Pursuant to the Law on Prevention and Control of Narcotics dated December 9, 2000;
At the proposal of the Minister of Public Security, the Minister of Health, and the Minister of Industry,
DECREE:
Article 1. The following lists of narcotic substances and precursors are hereby issued together with this Decree:
List I: Highly dangerous narcotic substances, absolutely prohibited for use; their use in analysis, testing, scientific research, and criminal investigation according to special regulations of authorized agencies;
List II: Harmful narcotic substances, limited for use in analysis, testing, scientific research, criminal investigation, or in the medical field for treatment purposes;
List III: Narcotic substances with medicinal properties, used in analysis, testing, scientific research, criminal investigation, or in the medical field for treatment purposes;
List IV: Chemicals indispensable in the process of manufacturing narcotics.
Article 2. When new substances not included in the lists of narcotic substances and precursors issued together with this Decree, related to the production, manufacture, or use of narcotic substances, or when it is necessary to transfer substances between the lists based on announcements from the United Nations Secretary-General, the Ministry of Public Security shall be responsible for coordinating with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Environment, and other relevant agencies to review and propose the Government to amend and supplement these lists and publish the amended and supplemented lists.
Article 3. Organizations, individuals conducting research, appraisal, production, transportation, storage, possession, purchase, sale, distribution, use, disposal, exchange, import, export, transit of substances listed in Article 1 of this Decree must comply with legal provisions governing the control of lawful activities related to narcotics.
- Office of the President of the StateArticle 4. This Decree shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signature.
Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairmen Within 10 working days from the date of receipt of the dossier as mentioned in Sub-clause b, Clause 1, Article 3 above, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will review and submit to the competent authority for decision (Issues exceeding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' jurisdiction will be referred to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision).Provincial People's Committees under the Central Government are responsible for implementing this Decree./.
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