Republic Act No. 9165
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Republic Act No. 9165 is the Philippines’ Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which establishes the country’s modern legal framework for drug prevention, control, and enforcement.
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Philippine statute
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drug control law ⓘ |
| amendedBy |
Republic Act No. 10640
NERFINISHED
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Republic Act No. 10707 NERFINISHED ⓘ Republic Act No. 10927 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| chamberInvolved |
Philippine House of Representatives
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Philippine Senate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| containsProvisionOn |
after-care and follow-up programs for rehabilitated drug dependents
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asset forfeiture related to drug offenses ⓘ compulsory confinement of drug dependents ⓘ confidentiality of records of drug dependents ⓘ controlled delivery operations ⓘ drug testing ⓘ liability of government officials involved in drug offenses ⓘ plea bargaining in drug cases ⓘ treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents ⓘ voluntary submission of drug dependents for treatment ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| coversOffense |
administration of dangerous drugs
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chemical diversion of controlled precursors and essential chemicals ⓘ cultivation of plants classified as dangerous drugs ⓘ delivery of dangerous drugs ⓘ dispensation of dangerous drugs ⓘ distribution of dangerous drugs ⓘ importation of dangerous drugs ⓘ maintenance of a den, dive, or resort for drug use ⓘ manufacture of dangerous drugs ⓘ possession of dangerous drugs ⓘ sale of dangerous drugs ⓘ trading of dangerous drugs ⓘ transportation of dangerous drugs ⓘ unlawful prescription of dangerous drugs ⓘ use of dangerous drugs ⓘ |
| createsAgency | Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dateEnacted | 2002 ⓘ |
| dateSigned | 2002-06-07 ⓘ |
| designatesAsLeadAgency | Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| establishesBody | Dangerous Drugs Board NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Republic of the Philippines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legislature | Congress of the Philippines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mandates |
drug testing for persons charged with certain offenses
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random drug testing for employees in certain sectors ⓘ random drug testing for students ⓘ |
| policyDeclaration |
state policy to provide effective mechanisms or measures to re-integrate into society individuals who have fallen victim to drug abuse or dependence
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state policy to safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs ⓘ |
| presidentAtEnactment | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| providesPenalty |
fines of varying amounts depending on quantity and offense
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imprisonment of varying durations depending on quantity and offense ⓘ life imprisonment ⓘ life imprisonment to death (later adjusted after abolition of death penalty) ⓘ reclusion perpetua ⓘ |
| purpose |
establish a comprehensive, integrated, and unified drug control strategy
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protect the integrity of the territory and the well-being of the citizenry from dangerous drugs ⓘ provide effective mechanisms for drug law enforcement and control ⓘ provide effective mechanisms for drug prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation ⓘ |
| regulates |
controlled precursors and essential chemicals
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dangerous drugs ⓘ |
| repealed |
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972
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Republic Act No. 6425 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| shortTitle | Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| signedBy | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
dangerous drugs
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drug law enforcement ⓘ drug prevention and control ⓘ drug treatment and rehabilitation ⓘ |
| tookEffectOn | 2002-07-04 ⓘ |
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