Kyrgyzstan’s President Approves Law on Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, recently signed a new law that aims to regulate the trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues, and precursors in the country. This law, adopted by the Parliament on January 24, 2024, outlines various measures and responsibilities related to the illegal trafficking of such substances.
Key provisions of the law include establishing a system of measures against illegal drug trafficking, determining the rights and obligations of legal entities and individuals, and creating a list of narcotic drugs subject to control in Kyrgyzstan. The law also outlines mandatory, prohibitory, and restrictive measures in the field of drug trafficking, as well as state quotas on the amount of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances intended for different purposes.
Additionally, the law addresses licensing of activities and control in the field of legal drug trafficking, acceptable cases of drug use, and the transportation of narcotic drugs across the territory of Kyrgyzstan for authorized state bodies. It also emphasizes the importance of exercising control over the circulation of narcotic drugs by various authorized state bodies in different sectors such as healthcare, national security, customs affairs, and emergency situations.
Overall, the new law signed by President Japarov is aimed at combating illicit drug trafficking and ensuring the proper regulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kyrgyzstan. This significant step highlights the government’s commitment to addressing drug-related issues and protecting the well-being of its citizens.
