The following are the alcohol-related crimes and penalties based on Qatar’s Law No 11 of 2004:
| ARTICLE | OFFENCE | PUNISHMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 270 | Drinking alcohol in public or selling alcohol from a store or house | Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to QR 3,000 |
| 270 | Being drunk on the main road or causing a disturbance while intoxicated | Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to QR 3,000 |
| 271 | Providing alcohol to a person under 16 years old or encouraging them to drink alcohol | Up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to QR 10,000 |
| 272 | Bringing in, taking out, manufacturing, extracting, or producing alcohol or alcoholic beverages | Up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to QR 10,000 |
| 273 | Engaging in selling, buying, delivering, receiving, transporting, or possessing alcohol or alcoholic beverages for the purpose of trade or promotion | Up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to QR 10,000 |
Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other psychotropic substances is considered a grave crime. Additionally, engaging in offensive behavior, such as disturbing public life, swearing, and making rude gestures, are all considered offenses that carry potential penalties of imprisonment and/or deportation. It is crucial to note that in the past, numerous foreign visitors and expatriate residents have been apprehended and prosecuted under these laws.
Carrying alcohol within Qatar is not advisable, except on the day it’s collected from the warehouse.
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