Methamphetamine laws and penalties - New Zealand Police
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act and therefore attracts severe penalties.
Manufacturing, importing, dealing and posession for supply can lead to a life sentence. Possession of five grams of methamphetamine (a tablespoon) is enough to warrant a conviction for possession for supply.
Those caught importing the precursors of methamphetamine (pseudoephedine and ephedrine) without a license can attract jail sentences of up to eight years.
Posessing a pipe or utensil for smoking methamphetamine is also an offence and can attract a year of inprisonment, or a fine of up to $1000.
More information
Methamphetamine - New Zealand Drug Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions - (Includes legal definitions)
National Drug Policy - Ministry of Health
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