Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (as in force on 1 April 2022) This document has been produced for informational purposes only. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if, within two years before committing the criminal offence, a) proceedings against the perpetrator were suspended for the reason for terminating liability to punishment specified in paragraph (1), or b) the criminal liability of the perpetrator for drug trafficking or drug possession was established. (3) In the cases specified in sections 178 (1) and (5) to (6) or sections 179 (1) to (2) and (6), if paragraph (1) does not apply, the punishment may be reduced without limitation if the perpetrator enables the identification of the person selling the drugs before being indicted. This provision shall not apply if the criminal offence is committed in a criminal organisation. Inciting substance abuse Section 181 (1) A person who has attained the age of eighteen years who a) induces or seeks to induce a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years to abuse a narcotic substance or agent not classified as a drug, or b) seeks to induce a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years to consume drugs is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years. (2) A person who has attained the age of eighteen years who provides assistance for a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years to abuse a narcotic substance or agent not classified as a drug shall be punished under paragraph (1), unless a criminal offence of greater gravity is established. Facilitating drug production Section 182 (1) A person who, for the purpose of cultivating or producing drugs, a) makes, acquires or imports to, exports from or transports through the territory of the country or hands over, b) places on the market or trades in any material, equipment or device needed for that purpose, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for one to five years, unless a criminal offence of greater gravity is established. (2) A person who provides material means for the commission of this criminal offence shall be punished under paragraph (1). (3) The punishment shall be imprisonment for two to eight years if a) the criminal offence specified in paragraph (1) is committed in a criminal conspiracy, or b) the criminal offence specified in paragraph (1) a) is committed regularly for generating income. (4) A person who commits preparation for the criminal offence specified in paragraph (1) or (3) is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years. (5) A person shall not be liable to punishment, if before the authority becomes aware of his facilitation of drug production, he informs the authorities of his actions, hands over any and all materials, equipment, and devices in his possession to the authorities, and enables the identification of other persons involved in the facilitation of drug production. Abuse of drug precursors Section 183 (1) A person who a) without or exceeding the limits of a licence keeps, places on the market, transports or carries out any intermediary activity regarding, 52 Contact: eu-forditas@im.gov.hu