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The production, distribution and sale of cocaine is restricted (and/or illegal) under most jurisdictions.
Africa
- In Nigeria, it is a crime to be seen with cocaine.[citation needed]
- In South Africa, it is a crime to have cocaine in your possession.[citation needed]
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Americas
North America
- Canada: Cocaine is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.[1]
- United States of America: Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II Narcotic under the Controlled Substances Act of the United States.[2]
- Mexico: As of August 25, 2009, the Mexican legislature officially legalized small doses of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, crystal meth, and ecstasy for personal use. No action will be taken for those carrying up to half a gram of cocaine.[3][4][5][6][7]
South America
- Peru and Bolivia: Limited cultivation of coca is legal in Peru and Bolivia, where chewing the leaves and drinking coca tea are considered cultural practices, in particular in the mountainous regions. Processed cocaine is illegal.[citation needed]
- Colombia: In 1994, possession of 1 gram of cocaine was legalized for personal use.[8][9] Sale remains illegal, but personal production or gifts of cocaine are permitted.
Asia
- In Hong Kong, use and possession of cocaine is illegal unless a license was issued by the Department of Health.[citation needed]
- In India, use and possession of cocaine is illegal with a mandatory 10 year sentence.[citation needed]
- In Pakistan, use and possession of cocaine is illegal.[citation needed]
- In Singapore, possession of more than 30 grams of cocaine results in a mandatory death sentence, but can be issued by the Department of Health.[citation needed]
Europe
- The United Kingdom: Cocaine is a Class A drug, controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. However medical use by doctors for controlling pain is permitted.[10]
- The Netherlands: Cocaine is considered an illegal hard-drug. Possession, production and trade are not allowed as stated in the Opium Law of 1928. Although technically illegal, possession of less than half a gram usually goes unpunished.[11][12]
- Germany: Possession of cocaine without a medical prescription is illegal. Small amounts for own consumption may go unpunished for first-time or non-regular offenders. This also varies by state. Usually revocation of a driving license will follow up confiscation of any drug except marijuana, since drug users are considered a risk to road traffic.[citation needed]
- Portugal: Personal use of cocaine is decriminalized. Drug abuse is dealt with by administrative and medical intervention. Trafficking is illegal.[13]
Middle East
- Saudi Arabia: use and possession of cocaine is punishable by death.[citation needed]
Oceania
- Australia: Cocaine is a Schedule 8 (controlled) drug permitting some medical use, but is otherwise outlawed.[citation needed]
- New Zealand: Cocaine is a Class A drug. The coca leaf and preparations of cocaine containing no more than 0.1% cocaine base, in such a way that the cocaine cannot be recovered, are both classified as Class C.[14]
References
- ^ "SCHEDULE I DRUGS". Department of Justice Canada. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
- ^ "DEA, Drug Scheduling". US Drug Enforcement Agency. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
- ^ "Mexico votes to legalize small amounts of cocaine, heroin and marijuana". USA Today. 2006-04-28.
- ^ "Mexico's Congress Legalizes Drugs for Personal Use". Fox News. 2011-12-07.
- ^ "Mexico Considers Legalizing Drug Use". CBS News.
- ^ "Mexico Poised To Legalize Some Drugs". CBS News.
- ^ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12535896
- ^ Housego, Kim (2004-04-05). "As addiction rises, Colombia weighs rolling back decade-old drug legalization". Associated Press. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Murphy, Jarrett (2004-04-05). "Colombia sinks in sea of legal cocaine, heroin". CBS News. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Home Office: Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship, 2007, p 121
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- ^ Greenwald, Glenn (2009-04-03). "Lessons for Creating Fair and Successful Drug Policies" (PDF). Drug Decriminalization in Portugal. Cato Institute. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|editors=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "Misuse of Drugs Act 1975". New Zealand Legislation. Retrieved 10 December 2011.