While it is still an offence to possess and use illicit drugs, the State Government hopes the changes will encourage people who get a Criminal Infringement Notice, to complete a tailored drug and alcohol intervention and, if they do complete it, then their fine will be treated as though it was paid. If the health intervention is not completed, the penalty will be enforced by Revenue NSW.
Fines, not court for ‘personal drug use’
POLICE will be given the ability to issue up to two on-the-spot Criminal Infringement Notices (CINs), which are $400 fines, to adults for personal drug use and small quantity drug possession offences from next year.
