Is DOM legal in Indonesia?
- Legal status
- DOM (STP) is a Narkotika Golongan I substance under Law No. 35 of 2009, Indonesia's transposition of DOM's individual Schedule I listing under the 1971 UN Convention (no therapeutic use permitted).
- Consequences if caught
- Possession, trafficking and cultivation are criminal offences under Law No. 35 of 2009, with severe penalties including the death penalty for large-scale trafficking.
- If prescribed or medical
- Golongan I: prohibited for therapy; not prescribable.
- Documentation
- Undang-Undang No. 35 Tahun 2009 tentang Narkotika, Golongan I.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Indonesia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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