A person must not supply a restricted Schedule 8 substance to someone unless the supply is authorised under:
(a) a certificate of registration; or
(b) a Schedule 8 authorisation for an authorised purpose; or
(c) a Schedule 8 exemption for an authorised purpose.
Maximum penalty: 400 penalty units or imprisonment for 4 years.
Note for section 50
Under section 139(1)(b), a Schedule 8 authorisation for the supply of a restricted Schedule 8 substance may be issued only to an authorised health practitioner for supply for an authorised purpose. In addition, under section 245, the CHO may issue a Schedule 8 exemption to an authorised health practitioner for the supply of a restricted Schedule 8 substance for an authorised purpose.