Basic information
Outline of the system
The imports of precursors for illicit drugs is subject to licensing in accordance with the Illicit Drug Precursors Act. The licensing is administered by the Ministry of Health.
Product coverage
The import licensing covers two categories of precursors which are defined in the Decision on the list of precursors for illicit drugs and their scheduling into categories.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing is intended to prevent the abuse of precursors or their use for illegal purposes.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licensing system is based on:
- Illicit Drug Precursors Act (OG No. 22/00);
- Decision on the list of precursors for illicit drugs and their scheduling into categories (OG No. 20/02).
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons with valid licence for manufacturing or marketing of precursors, issued by the Ministry of Health, are eligible to apply for an import licence.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The application should contain the following information:
- name of precursor with tariff code according to combined nomenclature and CAS registry number;
- quantity and substance of precursor;
- complete name and address of foreign exporter;
- purpose of import;
- mode of transport;
- border crossing.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence. The licence is issued within one week of the receipt of application.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence and/or importation may be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
In special cases, it can be obtained immediately.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence. The licence is issued within one week of the receipt of application. In special cases, it can be obtained immediately.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
An importer has to approach only one administrative body, i.e. Ministry of Health.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
An importer has to approach only one administrative body, i.e. Ministry of Health.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
There is a licensing fee in the amount of 4000 SIT.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
There is a licensing fee in the amount of 4000 SIT.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
A licence is not refused if the ordinary criteria related to issuance are met.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons for any denial are given to the applicant in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
The refusal of issuing a licence can be appealed pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The refusal of issuing a licence can be appealed pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence and/or importation may be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
The import licence is required upon actual importation.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
A licence for precursors under category 1 is issued for each individual import and is valid for three months. A licence for precursors under category 2 is issued for multiple importation and is valid for six months. The validity can not be extended.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or a portion of it. The importers should report about the actually imported quantities to the Ministry.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
There is freedom of exchange operations.