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National Drug Enforcement Authority Law — articles 1–15
- Article 1 — Article (1) Definitions
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 requires otherwise: State: The United Arab E…
- Article 2 — Article (2) The Authority
1. A federal authority called the “National Drug Enforcement Authority” shall be established pursuant to the provisions of this Decree by Law. It shall have all the competences necessary to achieve its objectives, enjoy …
- Article 3 — Article (3) Headquarters of the Authority
The headquarters of the Authority shall be located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The President may establish branches or offices for the Authority within or outside the State.
- Article 4 — Article (4) Competences of the Authority
1. The Authority is the principal entity concerned with combating narcotics in the State, and, for that purpose, it may exercise the following competences and powers: a. Combat narcotics trafficking, track and apprehend …
- Article 5 — Article (5) President of the Authority
The Authority shall have a President with the rank of Minister, appointed by Federal Decree. The President shall exercise the powers conferred to him under this Decree by Law, related laws, and the regulations in force a…
- Article 6 — Article (6) Director General of the Authority
The Authority shall have a Director General whose appointment and grade shall be determined by a Federal Decree upon the recommendation of the President. If the appointee is from the military cadre, their rank shall not …
- Article 7 — Article (7) Authority Personnel
Authority personnel shall consist of the following categories: 1. Officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel appointed to, seconded or loaned to the Authority from the Ministry of Interior, the police, a…
- Article 8 — Article (8) Fiscal Year
The Authority’s fiscal year shall commence on the first day of January and end on the thirty-first day of December of each year. The first fiscal year shall begin on the date this Decree by Law enters into force and end …
- Article 9 — Article (9) Oversight of the Authority’s Work
The Authority shall be subject to the oversight of the UAE Accountability Authority, in accordance with the legislation in force in the State.
- Article 10 — Article (10) Applicable Legislation in the Authority
1. By way of exception to any provisions in any other law, the Cabinet, upon the proposal of the President, shall issue all financial and administrative regulations and rules, including the Authority’s human resources re…
- Article 11 — Article (11) Judicial Police Capacity
The President of the Authority shall have the capacity of a judicial police officer. Authority military personnel shall likewise have such capacity, by virtue of which they may arrest perpetrators of crimes falling withi…
- Article 12 — Article (12) Cooperation with the Authority
1. Concerned Authorities shall assist and coordinate with the Authority in matters within its competences pursuant to the provisions of this Decree by Law. 2. The President may seek the assistance of the police and secur…
- Article 13 — Article (13) Executive Resolutions
Without prejudice to the competences assigned to the Cabinet pursuant to this Decree by Law, the President shall issue the resolutions necessary to implement the provisions thereof.
- Article 14 — Article (14) Final Provisions and Repeals
1. Article (3) of Federal Decree by Law No. (30) of 2021 Regarding Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, is hereby repealed. 2. The “Authority” shall supersede the “Ministry of Interior” with respect to t…
- Article 15 — Article (15) Publication and Entry into Force
This Decree by Law shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force on January 1, 2026 AD.