or exporting narcotics. This offence has a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The minimum penalty of importing or exporting narcotics is 7 years' imprisonment.Section 6 of the Act prohibits the growing of opium or marijuana without a federal licence. The penalty for the offence is a maximum of 7 years in prison.

Revision of the Act

In February 1994, Bill C-7 proposed a revision of illegal drug legislation. The new drug legislating aimed to be more coherent and consistent with Canada's obligations under the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

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