🚔 Criminal
Narcotics Control Law of the PRC (2008) · Yalla China
قانون مكافحة المخدرات (2008) / Narcotics Control Law (2008)
Enacted: 2007-12-29 ✅ Effective: 2008-06-01
📝 Overview
Defines the comprehensive framework for drug control in China, prescribing very harsh penalties for drug trafficking, use, and manufacture.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Narcotics Control Law (2008) provides: (1) Prohibited drugs: opium, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and scheduled substances; (2) Trafficking penalties: 15 years to death penalty depending on quantity; (3) Use penalties: administrative detention + compulsory rehabilitation; (4) Foreigners: foreign drug users typically deported in addition to other penalties; (5) Voluntary testing: addicts encouraged to self-report for rehabilitation programs instead of prosecution.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
China enforces some of the world's strictest drug laws. Even small quantities can lead to severe penalties. Avoid using any scheduled substance on Chinese territory.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026