Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs

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Organization:
United Nations
Adopted:
30 March 1961 (New York, United States of America)
Entered into force:
13 December 1964
Document source:
Abstract:
the medical use of narcotic drugs continues to be indispensable for the relief of pain and suffering; addiction to narcotic drugs constitutes a serious evil for the individual and is social and economic danger to mankind

Contents:

Preamble
Article 1: DEFINITIONS
Article 2: SUBSTANCES UNDER CONTROL
Article 3: CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF CONTROL
Article 4: GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
Article 5: THE INTERNATIONAL CONTROL ORGANS
Article 6: EXPENSES OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONTROL ORGANS
Article 7: REVIEW OF DECISIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
Article 8: FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION
Article 9: COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD
Article 10: TERMS OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Article 11: RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD
Article 12: ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTIMATE SYSTEM
Article 13: ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATISTICAL RETURNS SYSTEM
Article 14: MEASURES BY THE BOARD TO ENSURE THE EXECUTION OF PROVISIONS OF THE CONVENTION
Article 14bis: TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Article 15: REPORTS OF THE BOARD
Article 16: SECRETARIAT
Article 17: SPECIAL ADMINISTRATION
Article 18: INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY PARTIES TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
Article 19: ESTIMATES OF DRUG REQUIREMENTS
Article 20: STATISTICAL RETURNS TO BE FURNISHED TO THE BOARD
Article 21: LIMITATION OF MANUFACTURE AND IMPORTATION
Article 21bis: LIMITATION OF PRODUCTION OF OPIUM
Article 22: SPECIAL PROVISION APPLICABLE TO CULTIVATION
Article 23: NATIONAL OPIUM AGENCIES
Article 24: LIMITATION ON PRODUCTION OF OPIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Article 25: CONTROL OF POPPY STRAW
Article 26: THE COCA BUSH AND COCA LEAVES
Article 27: ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO COCA LEAVES
Article 28: CONTROL OF CANNABIS
Article 29: MANUFACTURE
Article 30: TRADE AND DISTRIBUTION
Article 31: SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Article 32: SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE CARRIAGE OF DRUGS IN FIRST-AID KITS OF SHIPS OR AIRCRAFT ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC
Article 33: POSSESSION OF DRUGS
Article 34: MEASURES OF SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION
Article 35: ACTION AGAINST THE ILLICIT TRAFFIC
Article 36: PENAL PROVISIONS
Article 37: SEIZURE AND CONFISCATION
Article 38: MEASURES AGAINST THE ABUSE OF DRUGS
Article 38bis: AGREEMENTS ON REGIONAL CENTRES
Article 39: APPLICATION OF STRICTER NATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY THIS CONVENTION
Article 40: LANGUAGES OF THE CONVENTION AND PROCEDURE FOR SIGNATURE, RATIFICATION AND ACCESSION
Article 41: ENTRY INTO FORCE
Article 42: TERRITORIAL APPLICATION
Article 43: TERRITORIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLES
Article 44: TERMINATION OF PREVIOUS INTERNATIONAL TREATIES
Article 45: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Article 46: DENUNCIATION
Article 47: AMENDMENTS
Article 48: DISPUTES
Article 49: TRANSITIONAL RESERVATIONS
Article 50: OTHER RESERVATIONS
Article 51: NOTIFICATIONS
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