📘 Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Methylamphetamine Offences) Act 2017
003 of 2017Assented 21 August 2017
This Act amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 and the District Court of Western Australia Act 1969 to introduce stricter penalties for offences involving methylamphetamine, including conspiracy to commit such offences.
Impact
Individuals involved in methylamphetamine-related crimes will face potentially harsher penalties, including life imprisonment for certain offences. The District Court's jurisdiction is also affected by these changes.
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