Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

MEDICINES, POISONS AND THERAPEUTIC GOODS ACT 2012 - SECT 254

    (1)     The CHO may approve, in writing, an SSTP if the CHO considers:

        (a)     the SSTP contains adequate information to satisfy the requirements specified in section 70B(2); and

        (b)     having regard to the matters to which the SSTP relates, it is appropriate to do so.

    (2)     The approval of an SSTP takes effect:

        (a)     on the date it is approved; or

        (b)     if the CHO specifies a later effective date in the approval of the SSTP – the later date.

    (3)     The approval of an SSTP remains in effect until the expiry of the period, not exceeding 2 years, specified by the CHO in the approval, unless it is sooner revoked.

    (4)     An SSTP approved under subsection (1) and the CHO's written approval of it must be published on the Agency's website as soon as practicable after the SSTP has been approved.

    (5)     The CHO may revoke, in writing, the approval of an SSTP.