1. In exception to the provisions delineated in Article (57) of this Decree by Law, an individual who is neither a citizen of the State nor a legal resident therein, upon entering the State via any land, sea, or air port, and is found in possession of a narcotic or psychotropic substance with the intent of addiction or personal use, excluding cases specifically authorized for medical purposes, shall incur a monetary penalty ranging from (5,000) five thousand Dirhams to (1,000,000) one million Dirhams; 2. The Council of Ministers, upon the recommendation of the President of the Authority as specified in Article (3) of this Decree by Law, shall promulgate a resolution delineating the fine amounts based on the type and weight of the narcotic or psychotropic substance, or the frequency of occurrences of their seizure. Additionally, the decision shall specify circumstances under which the offender shall be prohibited from entering the State and the duration of such prohibition. Such resolution shall be officially published in the Official Gazette; and 3. In all cases, the seized materials shall be confiscated and destroyed in accordance with the rules stipulated herein.
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