RA 9165 Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Local Government Officials

Dangerous Drugs pertain to all substances listed in the 1961 Single Convention on
Narcotic Drugs as well as those in the 1971 Single Convention on Psychotropic Substances
which include but are not limited to Cannabis (Marijuana), heroin, methamphetamine (shabu)
and 3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (ecstacy), cocaine, inhalants (rugby) and opium.
It is the policy of the State to safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of
its citizenry particularly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical
and mental well-being, and to defend the same against acts or omissions detrimental to their
development and preservation. In view of the foregoing, the State needs to enhance further the
efficacy of the law against dangerous drugs, it being one of today's more serious social ills.
RA 9165 of the Dangerous drugs Act of 2002 prescribed prohibitory or unlawful acts
along with the corresponding penalties thereof. The following are as follows:
1.

Importation of Dangerous Drugs- Importers, financers, organizers and protectors

will be punished for not less than 12 years and 1 day plus payment of fines
ranging from 100K- 10M.

2.

Sale of Dangerous Drugs- selling or trading dangerous drugs personally or

through the use of a drug courier. Penalty of life imprisonment to death and fine
ranging from 500K- 10M.

3.

Maintenance of a Den, Dive or Resort- having a place where dangerous drugs

are sold, used or kept. The den/ dive/ resort will be confiscated in favor of the
government along with the penalty of imprisonment and payment of fines.
Employees and visitors of dens/ dives/ resorts are not exempted from the
aforementioned penalties.

4.

Manufacture of Dangerous Drugs as well as the Delivery of any Instrument or

Apparatus related to Drug Use - creating a chemical laboratory where dangerous
drugs are made as well as delivery of any apparatus used in the cultivation,
manufacture, production, preparation and storage of dangerous chemicals. The
penalties thereto may be aggravated depending on the following circumstances:
employment of minors and professionals, distance between residence, church

and school, protection of the place and use of a legal business permit for
concealment
5.

Possession of Dangerous Drugs as well as Instruments related to Drug Usehaving unlawful possession of dangerous acts regardless of kind and quantity
including any instrument or apparatus used for the consummation or ingestion of
dangerous drugs. This also applies to possession of dangerous drugs and
instrument during parties or social gatherings.

6.

Use of Dangerous Drugs- being positive in a drug test. Once confirmed, the
person is sent for six months of rehabilitation if it is the first offense but
imprisonment of 6 years and 1 day to 12 years plus a fine of 50K-200K for
second-time offenders.

7.

Cultivation or Culture of Plants Classified as Dangerous Drugs- planting,

cultivating and culturing of marijuana, opium poppy or any other plant considered
as dangerous drug or sources thereof regardless of quantity. The land or portions
thereof and/or greenhouses on which any of said plants is cultivated or cultured
shall be confiscated in favor of the State

8.

Unnecessary and Unlawful Prescription of Drugs- prescribing any dangerous

drug to any person whose physical or physiological condition does not need to
use it.