Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165)

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering definitions, penalties, agencies, and procedures established by Republic Act No. 9165.

What is the short title of Republic Act No. 9165?

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Which previous law did Republic Act No. 9165 repeal?

Republic Act No. 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972.

How is 'Administer' defined under Section 3 of the Act?

Any act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any person by injection, inhalation, ingestion or other means, or committing any act of indispensable assistance to a person in administering a dangerous drug to himself/herself, unless administered by a licensed practitioner for medication.

What constitutes a 'Clandestine Laboratory'?

Any facility used for the illegal manufacture of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical.

What is the difference between a Screening Test and a Confirmatory Test?

A Screening Test is a rapid test performed to establish a potential/presumptive positive result, while a Confirmatory Test is a more specific analytical test that validates and confirms the result of the screening test.

How does the Act define 'Controlled Delivery'?

The investigative technique of allowing an unlawful consignment of dangerous drugs or chemicals to pass through or out of the country under supervision to gather evidence and identify persons involved in the offense.

What is the scientific name for 'Shabu' according to the Act?

$Methamphetamine Hydrochloride$.

What common name identifies Methylenedioxymethamphetamine?

Ecstasy.

What is the definition of a 'Drug Syndicate'?

Any organized group of two ($2$) or more persons forming or joining together with the intention of committing any offense prescribed under this Act.

Who is considered a 'Financier' under the Act?

Any person who pays for, raises, or supplies money for, or underwrites any of the illegal activities prescribed under the Act.

What is the penalty for the importation of dangerous drugs, regardless of quantity or purity?

Life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from $P500,000.00$ to $P10,000,000.00$.

Under Section 5, what increases the penalty for sale or distribution to the maximum?

If the transaction transpires within one hundred ($100$) meters from a school, or if drug pushers use minors or mentally incapacitated individuals as runners/couriers.

What is the penalty for anyone found guilty of 'Planting of Evidence'?

The penalty of death.

What quantity of 'Shabu' is required to impose the penalty of life imprisonment to death for possession?

$50\,grams$ or more.

What is the penalty for a first-time offense of using dangerous drugs?

A minimum of six ($6$) months rehabilitation in a government center.

What is the penalty for a second-time offense of using dangerous drugs?

Imprisonment ranging from six ($6$) years and one ($1$) day to twelve ($12$) years and a fine ranging from $P50,000.00$ to $P200,000.00$.

What serves as the policy-making and strategy-formulating body under the Act?

The Dangerous Drugs Board (Board).

What is the implementing arm of the Board responsible for law enforcement?

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

Who is required to undergo a mandatory drug test for a driver's license?

All applicants for a driver's license (issuance or renewal).

What group is required to undergo an annual mandatory drug test?

Officers and members of the military, police, and other law enforcement agencies.

What is the 'Plea-Bargaining' provision for persons charged under this Act?

Any person charged under any provision of this Act, regardless of the imposable penalty, shall not be allowed to avail of the provision on plea-bargaining.

What is the composition of the Dangerous Drugs Board?

It is composed of seventeen ($17$) members, including three ($3$) permanent members, twelve ($12$) ex officio members, and two ($2$) regular members.

Where is the PDEA Academy intended to be established?

Either in Baguio or Tagaytay City.

What is the timeframe for the preliminary investigation of cases filed under this Act?

It shall be terminated within a period of thirty ($30$) days from the date of filing.

What percentage of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) unclaimed prizes are allocated to the Act's special fund?

Ten percent ($10\%$) of all unclaimed and forfeited sweepstakes and lotto prizes, but not less than $P12,000,000.00$ per year.