Times of Oman, 4 September 2026: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Oman Sultani Decree No. 67/2026, promulgating the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
The decree enforces the provisions of the new law, mandating the Minister of Health to issue executive regulations and decisions necessary for implementation. Existing regulations will remain in force until updated.
It repeals the earlier Law on Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances issued under Oman Sultani Decree No. 17/1999, along with any provisions that contradict the new law.
The decree will be published in the Official Gazette and comes into effect the day after publication.
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