The penalties for the eradication of opium poppy cultivation vary according to the amount of cultivation and the timing of its eradication。
IIllicit cultivation of opium poppySummary of penalties
In accordance with theCriminal lawThe eradication of all illicit cultivation of narcotic plants such as opium poppy and cannabis is mandatory under article 350 of the convention. Any person who cultivates more than 500 or less than 3,000, or who, after being dealt with by the public security organs, cultivates it or resists its eradication, shall be sentenced to up to five years ' imprisonment, detention or control, and fine. In the case of cultivation of more than 3,000 plants, the penalty is imprisonment for more than five years and a fine or confiscation of property。
Ii. Deduction of penalties for eradication of opium poppy cultivation
Relief from automatic pre-harvest elimination: if illicit cultivation of opium poppy or other narcotic plants is carried out, it is automatically eliminated before harvest and is exempt from punishment under the law。
Relief from security penalties: based on the provisions of theLaw on public order management penaltiesUnder article 71, illicit opium poppy cultivation is not punishable if it is under 500, and it is eradicated on its own before maturity。
Iii. Specific penalties in different circumstances
In the case of less cultivation, if less than 500 poppy plants are not eradicated on their own before maturity, the penalty shall be 10 to 15 days ' detention and a fine of up to $3,000; in the case of lesser cases, the penalty shall be imprisonment for up to 5 days or a fine of up to $500。
In the case of higher cultivation, if more than 500 poppy plants are cultivated but less than 3,000 plants are not automatically eradicated before harvest, they face a penalty of up to five years ' imprisonment, detention or control and a fine。
Case of large-scale cultivation: cultivation of more than 3,000 opium poppy, even if subsequently automatically eradicated, does not exempt it from criminal punishment and is subject to a prison sentence of more than five years and severe penalties for monetary or property confiscation。
In conclusion, the penalty for eradication of opium poppy cultivation depends on the amount of cultivation and the timing of eradication. Under all circumstances, the illicit cultivation of opium poppy was illegal and should be avoided. If planted, it should be eradicated as soon as possible to mitigate or exonerate legal liability。
