What are the new drug laws in New South Wales?

Set to commence in 2024, all NSW Police will be able to issue up to two on-the-spot fines to adults for personal drug use and small quantity drug possession offences.

The two on-the-spot Criminal Infringement Notices (CIN) are $400 fines, but these fines can be waived by completing a tailored drug and alcohol intervention program.

If the health intervention is not completed, the penalty will be enforced by Revenue NSW.

A similar program already exists for minor cannabis possession offences but will be expanded to include drugs such as cocaine, MDMA and ice.

These changes will not apply to the large-scale production and manufacturing of drugs, and it will not apply to convicted drug suppliers or traffickers, or people who have already incurred two CINs for drug possession.

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