For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Decree by Law, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context otherwise requires: Narcotics: Any natural or synthetic substance listed in Schedules (1), (2), (3), and (4) annexed to this Decree by Law. Psychotropic Substances: Any natural or synthetic substance listed in Schedules (5), (6), (7), and (8) annexed to this Decree by Law. Import: The introduction of narcotics or psychotropic substances into the territory of the State in violation of the provisions regulating their importation set forth in this Decree by Law. Export: The removal of narcotics or psychotropic substances from the territory of the State in violation of the provisions regulating their exportation set forth in this Decree by Law. Bring In: The act of introducing or bringing narcotics or psychotropic substances, personally or through a third party, into the territory of the State by any means whatsoever, any person not licensed to import under the provisions of the law shall be deemed to be a bringer-in. Transport: The movement of narcotics or psychotropic substances within the territory of the State from one place to another, or in transit, in violation of the provisions regulating their transport set forth in this Decree by Law. Promotion: The dissemination or distribution of narcotics or psychotropic substances, or any substances or plants capable of causing intoxication or harming the mind, to multiple persons without distinction. Production: The separation of narcotics or psychotropic substances from their botanical origin. Manufacture: All non-productive processes by which narcotics or psychotropic substances are obtained, including purification, extraction, isolation, and the conversion of one narcotic drug into another, or one psychotropic substance into another, as well as the manufacture of products other than those compounded by pharmacies pursuant to a medical prescription. Commitment: The placement of a user in a specialized treatment unit for the rehabilitation of addicts to narcotics and psychotropic substances. Subjecting to Monitoring: The obligation imposed on a user of narcotics or psychotropic substances to comply with periodic examination rules and procedures. Mandatory Enrollment in Rehabilitation Programs: The referral of a convicted person, or a person against whom a final penal order has been issued, in relation to any crime involving the use or personal consumption of narcotics or psychotropic substances, to a rehabilitation program, the time and place of which shall be determined by the unit. Authority: The National Drug Enforcement Authority. Establishment: The Emirates Drug Establishment. Chairman of the Board: The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Establishment. Competent Administrative Authority: The authority designated by a decision issued by the Chairman of the Board or by whomever they authorize. Unit: The specialized unit for the treatment and rehabilitation of addicts to narcotics and psychotropic substances. Supervisory Committee: The committee supervising the unit.
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