Using drugs without a doctor's prescription may be punished by an administrative fine of 100-200 times the minimum wage. Code on Administrative Offenses, art. 44² 

A person who has voluntarily applied to a relevant medical organisation for medical assistance in connection with drug use shall be released from administrative liability. Code on Administrative Offenses, art. 44² 

There are voluntary, mandatory and compulsory medical measures for persons addicted to drugs. Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 2002 (arts.46-49), Criminal Code (arts. 114-118) Compliance procedure: Criminal Procedure Code (Arts 420-430) 

The penalty for the use of narcotic (not psychotropic) drugs, except herbal cannabis, is an administrative fine of 500 GEL, or in exceptional cases, administrative detention for up to 15 days. Administrative Offences Code, art. 45(2).

For a repeat offence: a fine or community service from 120 to 180 hours or by imprisonment for up to one year. Criminal Code, art. 273.

The consumption of psychotropic substances is not punishable, as it is not mentioned in law, as such.

Consumption of herbal cannabis, if not in a private space or by a person aged 21 or older, may receive an administrative fine of 500-2000 GEL. Administrative Offences Code, art. 45¹.

For herbal cannabis – Administrative Offences Code, art. 45¹ (in case of consuming in public spaces or etc.)

For any other form of cannabis or narcotic drugs: Administrative Offences Code, art. 45 (2).

Psychotropic substances are not mentioned.

[Quantity limits not applicable to consumption offences]

Drug use, by a person who has previously been convicted of any drug related offences, is punishable by imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine or 120 to 180 hours community service. Criminal Code, art. 273.

The penalty for drug use varies according to the classification of the substance:

1-3 years prison and a fine for Tables 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

6 months – 1 year prison and a fine for Tables 7, 8

1-6 months prison for Table 3

The penalty for drug use varies according to the substance:

1-3 years prison for Tables 1, 2, 4, 5, 6;

6 months – 1 year for Tables 7, 8;

1-6 months for Table 3.

The court may sentence the offender to treatment instead of punishment; dependent users must be referred to treatment based on their health situation. Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law 2016, Art.9

The use of prohibited psychoactive substances in a public place is a non-criminal offence punishable by a fine of 100-1000 EUR or imprisonment for up to 30 days (the Law on Public Peace and Order, art. 26).

For use of very dangerous plants and substances with or without medical purpose: 3 mths – 3 years imprisonment and a fine of 2 - 5 million LBP.

For use of very dangerous plants and substances with or without medical purpose: 3 mths – 3 years imprisonment and a fine of 2 - 5 million LBP.

An official certificate of treatment and recovery from the Drug Addiction Committee exempts the offender from punishment. If the addict does not commit to treatment as specified by the committee, they will be prosecuted, without losing that right to treatment. Law on Drugs and Psychotropic Substances #673 (1998), articles 183 and 193

Use of cannabis is an offence punishable by fines if in a public place (€235) or in front of a minor (€300-500). Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015, art.4.

Use of cannabis in a public place is punishable with an administrative offence. Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015, art.4.

Use of other drugs per se not regulated by the law. Only use of prepared opium is prohibited. Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, art. 6(f).

The use of drugs, precursors, ethnobotanicals and their analogues in small quantities or drug use without a doctor's prescription is punished with a fine from 30 to 60 units or with unpaid community work up to 72 hours. Contravention Code, art. 85, part. 1.

Liability is removed for a person who voluntarily goes to a medical institution for assistance due to their drug consumption. Contravention Code, art. 85, part 2.

Use of drugs in a public place will be fined 100-1,000 euros or imprisoned for up to 30 days. Law on Public Order and Peace, art. 26

The Law does not offer any alternatives to punishment for the offence. In addition to the penalty, a protective measure of mandatory treatment may be imposed. Law on Public Order and Peace, Art. 38(4)

Penalty does not vary by drug.

If self-referred (or referred by family) before arrest to a specialised or designated treatment centre or Narcotics Control Department office, or if arrested for the first time and referred to treatment, there will be no processing of criminal charges.

Decision by Law No. 18/2015, Art 17.

Unpaid community service, regular reporting to the commission, the withholding of social benefits, or group therapy, are some of the sanctions applied instead of a fine.

Consumption is punishable by a fine. Minor cases may be closed by waiver of penalty, discontinuation of proceedings, or caution.

Prosecution may be waived if the offender submits to treatment.

Prosecution may be waived if the offender submits to treatment.

Use of narcotics or psychotropic substances is punishable by two to five years imprisonment.

Prosecution is suspended for five years with conditions; breach of conditions will trigger prosecution.

Criminal Code, Art 191 (1-2)

Suspension of prosecution may include treatment requirements. Probation shall be applied for at least one year, extendable for up to one year in periods of three months by public prosecutor’s decision.

Breach of conditions, or possession or use of narcotic or psychotropic substances, will trigger prosecution.

Criminal Code, Art 191 (2-7)

Penalty does not vary by drug.

Penalty does not vary by quantity

Penalty does not vary by addiction.

Illegal use of narcotics in public or by a group in places designated for educational, sport and cultural purposes, and in other places of wide public attendance is punished by up to 3 years imprisonment or up to 4 years restraint of liberty: Criminal Code, Art. 316, Paragraph 1

A person, who voluntarily applied to a treatment facility and began a treatment for drug addiction, shall be discharged from criminal liability for use-related offences: Criminal Code, Art. 309, Paragraph 4

There is no variation in penalty for addiction itself, but starting treatment for drug addiction can absolve criminal liability for use-related offences: Criminal Code, Art. 309, Paragraph 4

Illegal use of narcotics in public or in groups in certain locations if repeated, or committed by a person who had previously committed certain other drug-related offences, is punishable by 3 - 5 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 316, Paragraph 2.

Not specific for drug offences, but the sentence is doubled in case of recidivism within five years as any other crime. Penal Code, art. 54 bis3

Illegal possession of small quantities of drugs (up to 5 doses) without the purpose of sale is punished by an administrative fine of 200 to 400 times the minimum wage, unless they are voluntarily surrendered. Code on Administrative Offences, art. 44¹

Illegal possession of small quantities of drugs (up to 5 doses) without the purpose of sale is punished by an administrative fine of 200 to 400 times the minimum wage. Code on Administrative Offenses, art. 44¹.

There are voluntary, mandatory and compulsory medical measures for a person addicted to drugs. Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 2002, arts.46-49).

A repeat possession-related offence within a year is punishable by a fine of 400 to 800 times the minimum wage. Code on Administrative Offenses, art. 44¹, part 2.

Possession of drugs for personal use is a (non-criminal) misdemeanour, punishable by a fine of EUR 650 - 2,600 (HRK 5,000-20,000) or by imprisonment up to 90 days. (Art. 27 of the Law on combating drugs abuse - amendments from 2019.)

Penalties do not vary for recidivism. If the offence is committed for the first time, offender who is addicted to drugs or is an experimental drug user can be given a measure of obligatory treatment or compulsory psychosocial treatment without fine or imprisonment up to 90 days. ( Art. 32. Amendments of the Law on combating drugs abuse from 2019.)

Possession (“storage”) of narcotic drugs in small quantities is punishable by a fine of 500 GEL, or administrative detention for up to 15 days. Administrative Offences Code, art. 45(2).

Possession of a small amount of herbal cannabis may be fined 500 GEL. Administrative Offences Code, art. 45¹.

Narcotics: Possession of an amount larger than “small” is punishable by imprisonment for up to 6 years. Greater penalty ranges up to life imprisonment are given for various aggravating circumstances. Criminal Code, art. 260 (paras. 1, 3, 6).

For herbal cannabis – Administrative Offences Code, art.451 or Criminal Code 273¹

Any other form of cannabis or narcotic drugs in small amount - Administrative Offences Code, art.45 (2).

Herbal cannabis – Administrative Offences Code, 45¹ in small amounts. Criminal Code 273¹ in large or particularly large amount. Other forms of cannabis or narcotic drugs – Administrative Offences Code, art 45 (2).

Narcotics: larger than “small”, imprisonment for up to 6 years; for large amounts, 5-8 years; and for particularly large amounts, 8-20 years or life. Criminal Code, art. 260 (paras. 1, 3, 6).

Psychotropic substances: fine or corrective labour for up to 2 years, or up to 3 years imprisonment; large amount, 3-7 years; particularly large amount, 7-12 years. Criminal Code, art. 261 (paras. 1, 3, 7)

Possession of any type of drug in small quantities, by a person who has previously been convicted of any drug related offences, is punishable by imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine or 120 to 180 hours community service. Criminal Code, art. 273.

Repeated possession of herbal cannabis in small amounts is punished by a fine or community service from 100 to 160 hours. Criminal Code, art. 273(1)

The penalty for possession of drugs for personal use varies according to the classification of the substance:

1-3 years prison and a fine for Tables 1, 2, 4, 5, 6;

6 months-1 year prison and a fine for Tables 7, 8;

1-6 months prison for Table 3.

The penalty for personal possession of drugs varies according to the substance:

1-3 years prison for Tables 1, 2, 4, 5, 6;

6 months – 1 year for Tables 7, 8;

1-6 months for Table 3.

The penalty for drug possession, without intent to sell, is a fine and 1-3 years imprisonment. If the offender is a first time offender and possesses less than three grams of narcotics the punishment is up to one year in prison or a fine. Criminal Code, Article 269.

The penalty may be 3-15 years imprisonment in various circumstances, such as being committed in a school or prison. Criminal Code, Article 275.

A first-time offender possessing less than three grams of narcotics may be punished by a fine or imprisonment up to one year. Criminal Code, art. 269.2

The Court may impose a suspended sentence with mandatory treatment if the offender is an addict, a first-time offender, when the crime was motivated by addiction and that the successful treatment would reduce the risk of reoffending. Criminal Code, art. 54

Any relevant prior criminal conviction is considered as an aggravating circumstance. Criminal Code, art. 70.

A more severe sentence is possible when the perpetrator has been sentenced twice or more to at least one year imprisonment, within five years of the end of the previous punishment. Criminal Code, art.75

For personal possession of very dangerous plants and substances with or without medical purpose: 3 mths – 3 years imprisonment and a fine of 2 - 5 million LBP.

For personal possession of very dangerous plants and substances with or without medical purpose: 3 mths – 3 years imprisonment and a fine of 2 - 5 million LBP.

The quantity is irrelevant as long as it is considered for personal use (the law does not specify a criteria).

Possession of drugs without intent to sell or otherwise distribute (when the quantity is more than small) is punished by a fine of EUR 1 900-76 000, arrest (from 15 to 90 days) or imprisonment up to 2 years. Penal Code, art. 259(1).

The procurement or illegal possession of drugs, precursors, ethnobotanicals and their analogues in small quantities without a doctor's prescription is punished with a fine from 30 to 60 units or with unpaid community work for up to 72 hours. Contravention Code, art. 85.

There is no variation by quantity in the penalty for this offence.

Liability is removed for a person who voluntarily goes to a medical institution for assistance due to their drug consumption. Contravention Code, art. 85, part 2.

The Law does not offer any alternatives to punishment for the offence.

If self-referred (or referred by family) before arrest to a specialised or designated treatment centre or Narcotics Control Department office, or if arrested for the first time and referred to treatment, there will be no processing of criminal charges.

Decision by Law No. 18/2015, Art 17.

Personal possession is recognized as a health issue and drug dependence as a multi-factorial health disorder, which mostly needs to be treated. For this reason users may be sent to treatment or counselling. Law 30/2000, art.10-14.

Penalties vary depending on which Table of the Decree-Law 15/93 the drug is listed in and on what is defined in Law 30/2000, art. 2 (2), art.15 (4).

Possession of drugs for personal use is punished with a fine or non-pecuniary sanction for non-addicted users, or non-pecuniary sanction for addicted users. Law 30/2000, art. 15.

Unpaid community service, regular reporting to the commission, the withholding of social benefits, or group therapy, are some of the sanctions applied instead of a fine.

Possession for own use of a drug or psychotropic from the cannabis plant is punished by up to 1 year (up to 3 doses) or up to 2 years (4-10 doses).

Possession for own use of a drug or psychotropic from the cannabis plant is punished by up to 1 year (up to 3 doses) or up to 2 years (4-10 doses).

Possession of other drugs for own use is punished by up to 3 years imprisonment (up to 3 doses), or up to 5 years for a larger amount (4-10 doses). Criminal Code, s. 171, 135.

Possession for own use of a drug or psychotropic from the cannabis plant is punished by up to 1 year (up to 3 doses) or up to 2 years (4-10 doses).

Possession of other drugs for own use is punished by up to 3 years imprisonment (up to 3 doses), or up to 5 years for a larger amount (4-10 doses). Criminal Code, s. 171, 135.

Preparation for consumption, which includes possession of a negligible quantity of a narcotic for his or her own consumption, is not an offence.

Narcotics Act, Art. 19b

In case of “non-negligible” quantity, cultivation and possession are punishable by up to 3 years prison

In case of possession of “non-negligible” quantity for own consumption, prosecution may be waived if the offender submits to treatment.

Narcotics Act, Art.19a

Possession of a negligible quantity of a narcotic for his or her own consumption, is not an offence.

Narcotics Act, Art. 19b In case of “non-negligible” quantity, possession is subjected to a penalty in accordance with Art. 19.

In case of possession of “non-negligible” quantity for own consumption, prosecution may be waived if the offender submits to treatment.

Possession of narcotics or psychotropic substances for personal use is punishable by two to five years imprisonment.

Prosecution is suspended for five years with conditions; breach of conditions will trigger prosecution. Criminal Code, Art 191 (1)

Suspension of prosecution may include treatment requirements. Probation shall be applied for at least one year, extendable for up to one year in periods of three months by public prosecutor’s decision.

Breach of conditions, or possession or use of narcotic or psychotropic substances, will trigger prosecution.

Criminal Code, Art 191 (2-7)

Penalty does not vary by addiction.

Personal possession-related offences with illicit substances in small amounts (defined in Ministry of Health Order 188 of 1/8/2000) are punishable by a fine of 50 to 100 tax free minimum incomes, or community service for 20 to 60 hours, or administrative arrest for up to 15 days: Code on Administrative Offences. Art. 44, Paragraph 1

Personal possession-related offences with illicit substances are punishable by a fine of 1000 to 3000 tax free minimum incomes, or correctional labour for up to 2 years, or arrest for up to 6 months, or restraint of liberty for up to 5 years: Criminal Code, Art. 309, Paragraph 1

The same offences, involving a minor, and especially large amounts of substances shall be punishable by 5 to 8 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 309, Paragraph 3

A person who voluntarily surrendered illicit substances in small quantities shall be released from the administrative liability for personal possession related offences: Code on Administrative Offences. Art. 44, Paragraph 2

A person, who voluntarily applied to a treatment facility and began a treatment for drug addiction, shall be discharged from criminal liability for use-related offences: Criminal Code, Art. 309, Paragraph 4

Amounts are defined in Ministry of Health Order 188 of 1/8/2000.

Personal possession related offences involving large amounts shall be punishable by a fine of 2000-5000 tax-free minimum incomes OR up to 3 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 309, Paragraph 2

The same offences involving especially large amounts are punishable by 5-8 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 309, Paragraph 3

There is no variation in penalty for addiction itself, but starting treatment for drug addiction can absolve criminal liability for personal possession-related offences: Criminal Code, Art. 309, Paragraph 4

Illegal possession-related offences, if repeated, or committed by a group of persons upon their prior conspiracy, or by a person who had previously committed certain other drug-related offences, or if these actions involved gross amounts of substances, is punishable by a fine of 2000-5000 tax-free minimum incomes or up to 3 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 309, paragraph 2

Drug supply is punishable by a sentence of 10 to 20 years’ imprisonment and a fine of 5 million DA to 50 million DA. Law 18/04 of 25 Dec 2004, art. 17

Supply-related offences are punished by 3-6 years prison. If in large sizes (5-25 doses) or specific locations, or by a group, or with intention to benefit; 4-8 years. If by a criminal organisation or in particularly large sizes (over 125 doses); 6-12 years. Criminal Code, art 393.

Possession related offences on a large scale (25-125 doses) without the purpose of sale are punishable by penalties of 1-3 years imprisonment, or 1-2 months short-term imprisonment, or 1-3 years restriction of freedom, or 100-200 hours’ public works, or 10-30x fine.

If on a particularly large scale (over 125 doses), the penalty is 2-5 years’ prison. Criminal Code, art. 396.

Supply-related offences are punished by 3-6 years in prison. If in large quantities (5-25 doses), 4-8 years. If in particularly large quantities (over 125 doses); 6-12 years. Criminal Code, art. 393.

Possession related offences on a large scale (25-125 doses) without the purpose of sale are punishable by penalties of 1-3 years imprisonment, or 1-2 months short-term imprisonment, or 1-3 years restriction of freedom, or 100-200 hours’ public works, or 10-30x fine.

If on a particularly large scale (over 125 doses), the penalty is 2-5 years’ prison. Criminal Code, art. 396.

Georgian law distinguishes between actions other than sale (illegal manufacture, production, purchase, storage, transfer; regardless of motive) and sale itself. It also distinguishes between offences involving narcotics or psychotropics.

Penalties for non-sale actions with small amounts of narcotic drugs may be a fine of 500 GEL or administrative detention for up to 15 days. Administrative Offences Code, art. 45(2).

If larger than small, penalties may be up to life in prison (narcotics) or 14 years (psychotropics), depending on amount. For illegal sale, the minimum penalty is 10 years (narcotics), 3 years (psychotropics). Criminal Code, Arts. 260-261.

Herbal cannabis – Administrative Offences Code, art.45¹.

Any other form of cannabis or narcotic drugs in small amount (psychotropic substances are not mentioned): Administrative Offences Code, art.45 (2).

Penalty varies by drug quantities (small, large, particularly large), defined in Annex 2 of the Law on Drugs.

Supply-related acts with small amounts are punishable by a fine of GEL 500 or administrative detention for up to 15 days. Administrative Offences Code, art. 45 (2)

Supply-related acts for herbal cannabis in large or particularly large amounts: up to 6 years imprisonment and for illegal sale: up to 10 years. Criminal Code, art. 273¹.

Penalty ranges are given for the three quantity thresholds (small, large, particularly large). Penalties for supply-related acts differ from penalties for sale itself, and between narcotics (up to life) and psychotropics (up to 14 years).

Criminal Code, arts. 260-261

Recidivism in the manufacturing (production), purchase, storage, transportation, transfer of narcotic drugs in a small quantity, by a person who has previously been convicted of any drug related offences, is a crime punishable by imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine or 120 to 180 hours community service. Criminal Code, art. 273

For offences of import or export, production, cultivation, storage, distribution the penalty is at least 15 years. For repeated offences, or committed by those in supervisory /enforcement roles, or involving a minor, the penalty is life imprisonment with hard labour. Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law 2016, Art.19.

The death penalty may be given if the offence is committed with an international drug smuggling gang or together with another international crime (such as smuggling weapons or money). Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law 2016, Art.20

The penalty for purchasing, possessing with the intent to sell or selling drugs is a fine and imprisonment of 2 to 8 years.

Illegal supply-related actions shall be punished by 2-12 years’ imprisonment and a fine.

The penalty for production, manufacturing and cultivation is 1-10 years’ imprisonment and a fine. Criminal Code, art. 267, 268 and 272

The penalty may be 3-15 years imprisonment in various circumstances, such as abusing a position, involving large quantities, or being committed in a school or prison. Criminal Code, Article 275.

Cultivation of opium poppy, coca bush or cannabis plants, is punishable by 2-8 years imprisonment, Criminal Code, art 272.

Unauthorized production and processing of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, analogues or narcotic drug paraphernalia, equipment or materials is punished by 1-10 years’ imprisonment and a fine. Criminal Code, art 268.

The penalty may be 3-15 years imprisonment if involving large quantities. Criminal Code, Article 275.

The Court may impose a suspended sentence with mandatory treatment if the offender is an addict, a first-time offender, when the crime was motivated by addiction and that the successful treatment would reduce the risk of reoffending. Criminal Code, art. 54

Any relevant prior criminal conviction is considered as an aggravating circumstance. Criminal Code, art. 70.

A more severe sentence is possible when the perpetrator has been sentenced twice or more to at least one (1) year imprisonment, within five years of the end of the previous punishment. Criminal Code, art.75

For supply of very dangerous plants and products with or without medical purpose: lifetime of hard labour with a fine of 5 - 25 million LBP.

For supply of very dangerous plants and products with or without medical purpose: lifetime of hard labour with a fine of 5 - 25 million LBP.

There is no variation by quantity in the penalty for this offence.

The illegal distribution of drugs, ethnobotanicals, or their analogues without the purpose of sale, shall be punished with imprisonment from 1 to 6 years, or a fine of 400 to 700 units, or unpaid community service of up to 150 hours. Criminal Code, art. 217.

Penalty does not vary by quantity of the drug.

The penalty does not vary by quantity.

Serious drug addiction is a generic mitigating circumstance of criminal responsibility in all crimes (Criminal Code Art. 21.2). Penalties may be reduced by half (Art. 66.1), or even lower in one or two grades (Art. 68), without aggravating circumstances.

Cultivation, transport, sale etc, also supply to a minor, are punishable by up to 3 years prison sentence or to a monetary penalty, with a penalty ranging from 1 to 20 years if the offender knows the substances are dangerous to a large group of people, is a member of a group, makes substantial profit, or trades in or near educational institutions.

Narcotics Act, Art.19

Free supply or preparation of a negligible quantity for consumption together is not an offence.

The court may order inpatient treatment for dependent offenders for up to 3 years to not exceed 6 years.

Criminal Code, Art. 60

The court may also order out-patient treatment if the offender is dependent on addictive substances or in any other way. The measure duration is up to five years with possible prolongation.

The penalty ranges from 1 to 20 years if the offender knows the substances are dangerous to a large group of people

The penalty ranges from 1 to 20 years if the offender knows the substances are dangerous to a large group of people

Mitigation is possible where the offender is dependent and the offence would finance his consumption.

Penalty does not vary by addiction.

Supply-related offences with illicit substances are punishable by 4 to 8 years’ imprisonment (5-8 years if smuggling).

Penalty ranges increase to 6-10 years for large amounts or especially dangerous narcotics (8-10 years if smuggling), and 9-12 years for especially large amounts (10-12 years if smuggling): Criminal Code, Arts. 305, 307

The same offences, committed by organized group, or involving a minor, and especially large amounts of substances shall be punishable by 9-12 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 307, Paragraph 3

The cultivation of opium poppies in the amount of 100-500 plants or 10-50 hemp plants is punishable by a fine of 100 to 500 tax-free minimum incomes, or arrest for up to 6 months, or restraint of liberty for up to 3 years. Repeated actions, as well as cultivation of more than 50 cannabis plants or 500 opium poppies increases the penalty range from a fine or 6 months arrest to 3-7 years in prison: Criminal Code, Art.310, Paragraph 1-2

A person, who voluntarily surrendered illicit substances and assists law enforcement to discover their source, shall be discharged from criminal liability for production and supply-related offences: Criminal Code, Art. 307, Paragraph 4

Supply-related offences with drugs or their analogues are punishable by 4 to 8 years’ imprisonment (5-8 years if smuggling).

When involving especially dangerous narcotics, this range increases to 6 to 10 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 307, Paragraph 2

Penalty ranges for smuggling especially dangerous narcotics increase to 8-10 years: Criminal Code, Art. 305, Paragraph 2

Amounts are defined in Ministry of Health Order 188 of 1/8/2000.

Illegal production or supply-related offences of large amounts of illicit substances or their analogues is punishable by 6-10 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art.307, Paragraph 2

The same offences involving especially large amounts are punishable by 9-12 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 307, Paragraph 3

Smuggling of illicit substances in especially large amounts is punishable by 10-12 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 305, Paragraph 3.

The cultivation of opium poppies in the amount of 100-500 plants or 10-50 hemp plants is punishable by a fine of 100 to 500 tax-free minimum incomes, or arrest for up to 6 months, or restraint of liberty for up to 3 years. Repeated actions, as well as cultivation of more than 50 cannabis plants or 500 opium poppies increases the penalty range from a fine or 6 months arrest to 3-7 years in prison: Criminal Code, Art.310, Paragraph 1-2

There is no variation in penalty for addiction itself.

Repeated supply-related offences are punishable by 6-10 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 307, Paragraph 2.

Repeated smuggling of narcotics is punishable by 8-10 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 305, Paragraph 2.

Illegal planting or cultivation of opium poppy or cannabis by a person previously convicted under Article 310, or who had previously committed any of the criminal offences created by Articles 307, 309, 311 and 317 of this Code, shall be punishable by 3 to 7 years imprisonment: Criminal Code, Art. 310, Paragraph 2