2004

THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

(As presented)

(Mrs Helen Cross)

An Act to amend the Pharmacy Act 1931

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

This Act is the Pharmacy Amendment Act 2004.

This Act commences on the day after its notification day.

Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

This Act amends the Pharmacy Act 1931.

insert

A registered pharmacist must not carry on a pharmacy business as owner at premises unless—

(a) the pharmacist is the lessee of the Crown lease for the premises; and

(b) the Crown lease is registered under the Land Titles Act 1925; and

(c) the Crown lease prohibits anyone other than the pharmacist—

(i) controlling the way the business is carried on; or

(ii) requiring goods or services to be purchased from a particular supplier; or

(iii) receiving any consideration worked out by reference to, or that varies according to, the profits or takings of the business.

Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 2004.

Notified under the Legislation Act on 2004.

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