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1Chapter 1 General Provisions
Art. 1 – AimArt. 1 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 255… Direct link
Art. 1a – Four-pillar policyArt. 1a Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011… Direct link
Art. 1b – Relationship with the Therapeutic Products ActArt. 1b Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011… Direct link
Art. 2 – DefinitionsArt. 2 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 255… Direct link
Art. 2a – ListArt. 2a Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011… Direct link
Art. 2b – Rule for psychotropic substancesArt. 2b Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011… Direct link
Art. 3 – Simplified control measuresArt. 3 Simplified control measures Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 Jul… Direct link
Art. 3aArt. 3a Inserted by No I of the FA of 24 March 1995 (AS 1996 1677; BBl 1994 III 1273). Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by… Direct link
1Chapter 1a Prevention, Therapy and Harm Reduction
2Section 1 Prevention
Art. 3b – Division of tasks between Confederation and cantonsArt. 3b Division of tasks between Confederation and cantons 1 The cantons shall promote education and advice on the prevention of disorders associated with addiction and their negative health-related and social conseque… Direct link
Art. 3c – Power to reportArt. 3c Power to report 1 Public offices and specialists in the education, social work, health, justice and police sectors may report cases of existent or anticipated disorders associated with addiction, in particular i… Direct link
2Section 2 Therapy and Reintegration
Art. 3d – Supervision and treatmentArt. 3d Supervision and treatment 1 The cantons shall ensure the supervision of persons with disorders associated with addiction who require the medical or psycho-social treatment or welfare measures. 2 The treatment is… Direct link
Art. 3e – Narcotics-based treatmentArt. 3e In force since 1 Jan. 2010 (AS 2009 2623). In force since 1 Jan. 2010 (AS 2009 2623). Narcotics-based treatment 1 A licence is required for prescribing, dispensing and administering narcotics in order to treat p… Direct link
Art. 3fArt. 3f Repealed by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, with effect from 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). Repealed by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, with effect from 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). Direct link
2Section 3 Harm Reduction and Survival Support
Art. 3g – Duties of the cantonsArt. 3g Duties of the cantons In order to prevent or reduce health-related and social harm among persons with disorders associated with addiction, the cantons shall introduce harm reduction and survival support measures… Direct link
Art. 3h – Risk to trafficArt. 3h Risk to traffic If an official agency fears that a person poses a risk to road, shipping or civil aviation traffic due to a disorder associated with addiction, it must notify the competent authority. Direct link
2Section 4 Coordination, Research, Training and Quality Assurance
Art. 3i – Services provided by the ConfederationArt. 3i Services provided by the Confederation 1 The Confederation shall support the cantons and private organisations in relation to prevention, therapy and harm reduction by providing services; it shall support them i… Direct link
Art. 3j – Promotion of researchArt. 3j Promotion of research The Confederation may in terms of the Federal Research Act of 7 October 1983 [AS 1984 28; 1992 1027 Art. 19; 1993 901 Annex No 4; 2080 Annex No 9; 1996 99; 2000 1858; 2003 4265; 2004 4261;… Direct link
Art. 3k – Basic and advanced trainingArt. 3k Basic and advanced training The Confederation shall support basic and advanced training in the fields of prevention, therapy and reintegration, and in harm reduction and survival support. Current article Direct link
Art. 3l – Recommendations on quality assuranceArt. 3l Recommendations on quality assurance In consultation with the cantons, the Confederation shall develop recommendations on quality assurance in the fields of the prevention, therapy and reintegration, and of harm… Direct link
1Chapter 2 Manufacturing, Dispensing, Obtaining and Using Narcotics
2Section 1 Production and Sales Businesses
Art. 4 – Licence for production and tradeArt. 4 Licence for production and trade Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since… Direct link
Art. 5 – Import, export and transitArt. 5 Import, export and transit Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July… Direct link
Art. 6 – Restrictions under international agreementsArt. 6 Restrictions under international agreements Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in f… Direct link
Art. 7 – Raw materials and products with narcotic-type effectsArt. 7 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 255… Direct link
Art. 8 – Prohibited narcoticsArt. 8 Prohibited narcotics Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011… Direct link
Art. 8a – Pilot trialsArt. 8a Inserted by No I of the FD on the Medical Prescription of Heroin of 9 Oct. 1998 (AS 1998 2293; BBl 1998 II 1607). Amended by No I of the FA of 25 Sept. 2020, in force from 15 May 2021 to 14 May 2031 (AS 2021 216… Direct link
Art. 8b – Collecting data on medical treatment using narcotics containing an effective concentration of CannabisArt. 8b Inserted by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force from 1. Aug. 2022 until 31 July 2029 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). Inserted by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force from 1. Aug. 2022 until 31 July 2029… Direct link
2Section 2 Medical Professionals
Art. 9Art. 9 1 Medical professionals as defined in the therapeutic products legislation Medicinal Products Licensing Ordinance of 14 Nov. 2014 (SR 812.212.1). The reference was adapted in application of Art. 12 para. 2 of the… Direct link
Art. 10Art. 10 1 Physicians and veterinary surgeons who carry out their professional activities independently in accordance with the Medical Professions Act of 23 June 2006SR 811.11 are authorised to prescribe narcotics. Amend… Direct link
Art. 11Art. 11 1 Physicians and veterinary surgeons are obliged to use, dispense and prescribe narcotics only in the quantities necessary according to the recognised rules of medical science. 1bis Physicians and veterinary sur… Direct link
Art. 12Art. 12 1 The cantons may revoke authorisation in accordance with Article 9 for a limited period or permanently if the authorised medical professional Term: Medicinal Products Licensing Ordinance of 14 Nov. 2018 (SR 812… Direct link
Art. 13Art. 13 In pharmacies, narcotics may only be dispensed to the public on the basis of a prescription from a physician or veterinary surgeon. Direct link
2Section 3 Hospitals and Institutions
Art. 14Art. 14 1 Hospitals may be granted a licence by the relevant cantonal authority to acquire, store and use narcotics according to their operational requirements, provided a person specified in Article 9 is responsible fo… Direct link
2Section 3a Organisations and Authorities
Art. 14aArt. 14a 1 The Federal Council may license national or international organisations such as those of the Red Cross, the United Nations, its special organisations and national institutions, and authorities such as the cus… Direct link
2Section 4 ...
Art. 15Art. 15 Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2… Direct link
Art. 15a–15cArt. 15a–15c Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted… Direct link
1Chapter 3 Control
Art. 16Art. 16 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 25… Direct link
Art. 17Art. 17 1 Businesses, persons and institutions who hold a licence under Articles 4 and 14 paragraph 2 are obliged to keep constant records of all dealing with narcotics. Amended by No I of the FA of 18 Dec. 1968, in for… Direct link
Art. 18Art. 18 1 The businesses, persons, facilities and institutions subject to official control must make their areas under cultivation, production, sales and storerooms accessible to the control agencies, together with thei… Direct link
1Chapter 3a Data Protection and Data Processing
2Section 1 Data Protection under the Schengen Association Agreements
Art. 18a – Disclosure of personal data to a state bound by one of the Schengen Association AgreementsArt. 18a Disclosure of personal data to a state bound by one of the Schengen Association Agreements The disclosure of personal data to the relevant authorities of states bound by one of the Schengen Association Agreemen… Direct link
Art. 18bArt. 18b Repealed by No 7 of the FA of 19 March 2010 on the implementation of Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JI on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in cr… Direct link
Art. 18c – Right to informationArt. 18c Right to information The right to information is governed by the federal or cantonal data protection provisions. Amended by No 7 of the FA of 19 March 2010 on the implementation of Council Framework Decision 20… Direct link
2Section 2 Data Processing
Art. 18d – In connection with the treatment of persons dependent on narcoticsArt. 18d Amended by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). Amended by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). In conne… Direct link
Art. 18e – In connection with licences under Articles 4, 5 and 8Art. 18e Amended by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). Amended by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). In conne… Direct link
Art. 18f – In connection with medicinal cannabis productsArt. 18f Inserted by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force from 1 Aug. 2022 until 31 July 2029 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). Inserted by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force from 1 Aug. 2022 until 31 July 2029… Direct link
1Chapter 4 Criminal Provisions
2Section 1 Offences
Art. 19Art. 19 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 25… Direct link
Art. 19bisArt. 19bis Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 20… Direct link
Art. 19aArt. 19a Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, in force since 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, in force since 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348).… Direct link
Art. 19bArt. 19b Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No… Direct link
Art. 19cArt. 19c Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, in force since 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, in force since 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348).… Direct link
Art. 20Art. 20 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 25… Direct link
Art. 21Art. 21 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 25… Direct link
Art. 22Art. 22 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 25… Direct link
Art. 23Art. 23 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, in force since 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, in force since 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). 1 I… Direct link
Art. 24Art. 24 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, in force since 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, in force since 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). 1 U… Direct link
Art. 25Art. 25 Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, with effect from 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 1348). Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, with effect from 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 1348). Direct link
Art. 26Art. 26 The general provisions of the Criminal CodeSR 311.0 apply unless this Act itself contains provisions. SR 311.0 Direct link
Art. 27Art. 27 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 25… Direct link
2Section 2 Prosecution
Art. 28Art. 28 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 25… Direct link
Art. 28aArt. 28a Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Inserted by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011… Direct link
Art. 28b–28lArt. 28b–28l Inserted by No I of the FA of 28 Sept. 2012 (AS 2013 1451; BBl 2011 8195 8221). Repealed by Annex No II 3 of the Fixed Penalties Act of 18 March 2016, with effect from 1 Jan. 2020 (AS 2017 6559, 2019 527; B… Direct link
1Chapter 5 Tasks of the Cantons and the Confederation
2Section 1 Tasks of the Confederation
Art. 29Art. 29 1 The Confederation exercises oversight over the implementation of the Act. 2 It conducts controls at the border (import, transit and export) and in customs warehouses and bonded warehouses. 3 The Confederation… Direct link
Art. 29aArt. 29a 1 The FOPH shall arrange for the scientific evaluation of the measures under this Act. It may give the data obtained under Articles 18d–18f in anonymised form to the Federal Statistical Office for evaluation an… Direct link
Art. 29bArt. 29b 1 In relation to combating unauthorised dealing in narcotics, the Federal Office of Police acts as a national analysis, coordination and investigation agency in accordance with the Federal Act of 7 October 1994… Direct link
Art. 29cArt. 29c 1 The Federal Council shall designate a national reference laboratory; this shall conduct research, provide information and coordinate in analytical, pharmaceutical and clinical-pharmacological matters involvin… Direct link
2Section 2 Tasks of the Cantons
Art. 29dArt. 29d 1 The cantons shall issue the required regulations for implementing the federal law and designate the relevant authorities and offices responsible for: a. the tasks and powers in relation to prevention, therapy… Direct link
Art. 29eArt. 29e 1 The cantonal governments shall report to the Federal Council regularly on the implementation of this Act and the observations made in doing so, and shall provide the required data (Art. 29c para. 2). 2 The ca… Direct link
1Chapter 6 Final Provisions
Art. 30Art. 30 Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 25… Direct link
Art. 31–34Art. 31–34 Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623… Direct link
Art. 35Art. 35 Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, with effect from 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348). Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 1975, with effect from 1 Aug. 1975 (AS 1975 1220; BBl 1973 I 1348… Direct link
Art. 36Art. 36 Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645). Repealed by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2… Direct link
Art. 36a – Transitional provisions to the Amendment of 19 March 2021Art. 36a Inserted by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). Inserted by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069). Transi… Direct link
Art. 37Art. 37 1 The Federal Council shall specify the date on which this Act takes effect. 2 On this date, the Federal Act of 2 October 1924 [BS 4 434] concerning Narcotics and provisions of federal and cantonal acts and ordi… Direct link

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