Parliamentary majority leader Mamuka Mdinaradze announced an anti-drug reform, developed in cooperation with the Prime Minister and the government, “following promises made to the public.”

Mdinaradze on Monday stated that the ruling team plans to make the anti-narcotics reform, anti-narcotics campaign, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle “a special national priority to save future generations.”

Mdinaradze noted that Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili was one of the main initiators of anti-narcotics reform and healthy lifestyle promotion.

“Of course, the parliamentary majority was actively involved in developing the reform, as was the parliamentary opposition. There is absolute unanimity on this issue, and we hope that society will fully support the anti-drug reform, and with public support, we will have the first positive results within a few months.

I would like to introduce you to the main issues of the legislative reform:

Penalties for selling all types of drugs are being maximized, which means that for drug dealers, the punishment will be 12 to 20 years or life imprisonment, not only for especially large or large amounts of drugs but even for selling small amounts.

The draft law ‘On Organized Crime and Racketeering’ defines the concept of drug trafficking and drug dealer and will regulate specific issues related to them.

From June 1, 2025, if a person is confirmed to have used drugs or if they avoid a narcotics test, they will lose their right to drive any type of vehicle for three years. They will also lose the right to work in public service, pedagogical and educational institutions, as well as rights related to weapons for five years,” Mdinaradze explained.