(1) Subject to subsection (2)—
(a) the importation of a controlled drug is prohibited; and
(b) the exportation of a controlled drug is prohibited.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply—
(a) to the importation or exportation of a controlled drug which is excepted from paragraph (a) or, as the case may be, paragraph (b) by regulations under section 10; or
(b) to the importation and exportation of a controlled drug in accordance with the terms of a licence issued by the Minister and in compliance with any conditions attached to the licence.
(3) Any person who imports or exports controlled drugs contrary to subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to the penalties laid down in section 37.