Asked in a 1997 paperModerate

Section 4, of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 empowers ______ to issue licence for cultivation or gathering of narcotic plant or any protion thereof exclusively for medical, science or industrial purpose ?

Correct answer: C. Both A and B

  • A. Federal Government
  • B. Provincial Government with authorization of Federal Government
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 4 permits licensing for cultivation or gathering of narcotic plants for medical, scientific or industrial purposes by the Federal Government, and by a Provincial Government when authorised by the Federal Government. Therefore both authorities are covered.

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