Opium Poppy Cultivation

Definition of Opium Poppy Cultivation

• The cultivation of Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) for producing opium and its derivatives.

Licensing and Regulation

1. Cultivation License:

   • Required for legally growing opium poppy.
   • Issued by the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) or relevant state authorities.

2. Criteria for Licensing:

   • Land suitability and security measures.
   • Compliance with agricultural and safety standards.
   • Purpose of cultivation (e.g., medical production, research).

3. Quota System:

   • Allocation of cultivation quotas based on national and state needs.
   • Prevents over-cultivation and the diversion of opium into illicit channels.

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