Narcotics Act (NarcA)
Amended by No I of the FA of 20 March 2008, in force since 1 July 2011 (AS 2009 2623, 2011 2559; BBl 2006 8573 8645).
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Section 1 Tasks of the Confederation
Art. 29
1 The Confederation exercises oversight over the implementation of the Act. 2 It conducts controls at the border (import, transit and export) and in customs warehouses and bonded warehouses. 3 The Confederation and the cantons work together to fulfil their tasks under this Act and shall coordinate their measures. They may call on the assistance of other organisations concerned. 4 ...
Para. 4 — Repealed by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, with effect from 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069).
Art. 29a
1 The FOPH shall arrange for the scientific evaluation of the measures under this Act. It may give the data obtained under Articles 18d–18f in anonymised form to the Federal Statistical Office for evaluation and publication. 2 On completion of important evaluations, the Federal Department of Home Affairs shall submit a report to the Federal Council and the relevant committees of the Federal Assembly on the results and shall submit proposals for further action. 3 The FOPH shall maintain a documentation, information and coordination office. 4 Swissmedic shall submit reports in accordance with the international agreements.
Para. 1 — Amended by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force since 1 Aug. 2022 (AS 2022 385; BBl 2020 6069).
Art. 29b
1 In relation to combating unauthorised dealing in narcotics, the Federal Office of Police acts as a national analysis, coordination and investigation agency in accordance with the Federal Act of 7 October 1994 on the Central Offices of the Federal Criminal Police. 2 It has the following tasks: a. It assists the authorities of other states to combat unauthorised dealing in narcotics within the framework of existing mutual assistance regulations and legal practices. b. It compiles documents that may assist in preventing offences against this Act and facilitate the prosecution of offenders. c. It liaises with: 1. corresponding services in the Federal Administration (FOPH, Directorate General of Customs); 2. Swiss Post; 3. the Special Tasks Service (FDJP); 4. the cantonal police authorities; 5. the central agencies in other countries; 6. the International Criminal Police Organisation Interpol. 3 Customs and Border Guard authorities shall report offences against this Act to the Federal Off
Para. 1 — SR 360 Para. 2 let. c let. 2 — Amended by Annex No II 5 of the Postal Services Act of 17 Dec. 2010, in force since 1 Oct. 2012 (AS 2012 4993; BBl 2009 5181). Para. 4 — SR 312.0
Art. 29c
1 The Federal Council shall designate a national reference laboratory; this shall conduct research, provide information and coordinate in analytical, pharmaceutical and clinical-pharmacological matters involving narcotics and substances under Articles 2, 3 paragraph 1 and 7 paragraph 3. 2 The Federal Council shall designate a national monitoring agency to monitor the problems of addiction. This agency shall collect, analyse and interpret statistical data. It shall work with the cantons and the international organisations. 3 The Confederation may delegate to third parties specific tasks of research, information and coordination and of monitoring the problems of addiction under paragraphs 1 and 2.
Section 2 Tasks of the Cantons
Art. 29d
1 The cantons shall issue the required regulations for implementing the federal law and designate the relevant authorities and offices responsible for: a. the tasks and powers in relation to prevention, therapy, reintegration, harm reduction and survival support (Chapter 1a), in particular to receive reports on persons with existing or imminent disorders associated with addiction (Art. 3c); b. granting licences (Art. 3e, 14 and 14a para. 1bis); c. accepting reports on narcotics dispensed or prescribed for conditions other than those permitted (Art. 11 para. 1bis); d. controls (Art. 16–18); e. prosecution (Art. 28) and for revoking authorisation to deal in narcotics (Art. 12); f. the supervision of the authorities and agencies mentioned in letters a–e and of authorised licensed treatment and social assistance agencies. 2 The cantons have the power to charge fees for licences that they grant (Art. 3e, 14 and 14a para. 1bis) and for special rulings and controls. 3 The cantons shall notify
Art. 29e
1 The cantonal governments shall report to the Federal Council regularly on the implementation of this Act and the observations made in doing so, and shall provide the required data (Art. 29c para. 2). 2 The cantons must notify the Federal Office of Police promptly in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Act of 7 October 1994 on the Central Offices of the Federal Criminal Police of any prosecutions initiated due to offences against this Act. The relevant information shall be transmitted electronically or entered directly in the data processing systems of the Federal Office of Police. The Federal Council shall regulate the details.
Para. 2 — SR 360