====== Recreational Drugs ======
An act of the National Assembly to decriminalize certain addictive substances. 

===== Provisions =====
  - The Ministry of Public Heath shall be responsible for shall be responsible for scheduling addictive substances, devising max limits for each substance, and licensing
  - This act is not applicable to substances prescribed by members of the Ministry of Public Health or those for sale by a Ministry of Public Health pharmacy, regardless of its classification under this section
  - Substances produced outside of this act and not excluded by section 2 are subject to immediate forfeiture, loss of license, and/or fines
  - Only adults, as established by [[KCN:2022-11|Minimum and Maximum Ages]], are allowed to consume substances regulated by this section
  - Category One and Two Substances are recognized for their positive uses when used responsibly, and are prohibited from blanket bans by law
  - **Regulated Substances**
    - Category One Substances: available for sale and for consumer production via a recreational drug license:
      - Alcohol 
      - Nicotine
      - Cannabis
      - Psilocybin
      - Peyote
    - Category Two Substances: available for sale via a recreational drug specialist license, but unavailable for consumer production
      - LSD
      - DMT
      - Amphetamine
      - Anabolic Steroids
    - Category Three Substances: never available for general sale via this section
      - GHB
      - Cocaine
      - Heroin
      - Methamphetamine
  - **National Database**
    - A national database of consumers shall be maintained and updated for every sale of an additive substance
    - Based on current medical knowledge, 
      - a max consumption limit shall be established for each substance to reduce the chance of harmful additions
      - a formula for determining impairment levels for each substance be established to determine if crimes were committed "under the influence"
      - The limits and formulas shall be updated periodically to reflect new medical knowledge and studies
      - The max limit shall be reasonable, allow for recreational use, and not be established as to prevent consumption altogether 
  - **Seller Licenses**
    - All sellers of Category Two substances are required to maintain a recreational drug specialist license granting the right to sell such products
    - License holders are required to take periodic training by the Ministry of Public Health identifying drug addictiveness and addictive behavior
    - License holders are prohibited from selling substances to consumers who have reached the max limit indicated by the national database
    - License holders who violate any provision of this sections are subject forfeiting their license and subject fines
  - **Consumer Licenses**
    - Consumers may obtain a license to produce Category One substance: subject that
      - the license holder consents to periodic inspections to enforce the established max limits
      - the substance is for sole use and enjoyment of only the license holder
      - the substance is not to be sold or given to others
    - A special license may be obtained to buy quantities above the max limit for special occasions and/or parties
    - Individual licenses must be obtained for each regulated substance 
  - **Penalties for Irresponsible Behavior**
    - Unless otherwise stated, "under the influence" when used in the [[Keithieopian Criminal Code]] includes substances regulated in this section
    - Purchase prohibitions may be made against convicts who have committed crimes under the influence; subject that:
      -  the prohibition is at the recommendation of a Ministry of Public Health panel who has reviewed the offender's case,
      - the prohibition is not punitive in nature,
      - applied only to the abused substance and not a blanket ban on all substances, and that
      - A reasonable expiration time for the prohibition is established
===== Authority =====

//Nihil Obstat//, High Court of Keithieopia

//Imprimatur//, ⊗ /HIH Keith/\\ ''Emperor of Keithieopia''

24th Nanamar 20 IY ⇔ July 23rd, 2022 HY