Is Buprenorphine legal in Aceh (Indonesia)?
- Legal status
- In Aceh, buprenorphine is governed by national law as a Narkotika Golongan III substance (Law No. 35/2009) — a lighter tier than Golongan II methadone; the sharia Qanun Jinayat has no narcotics provisions, and Golongan III is below the capital tier, confirmed.
- Consequences if caught
- National-law penalties apply (imprisonment/fine); the death penalty is reserved for Golongan I trafficking — Golongan III buprenorphine is not death-eligible, confirmed. The Qanun's caning targets alcohol/morality, not this medicine.
- If prescribed or medical
- Dispensed as a Golongan III controlled prescription medicine (national law).
- Documentation
- Carry a prescription and original packaging; declare controlled medicines.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Aceh (Indonesia)’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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