Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) Section 12(1) and (2)
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(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally possesses a thing, other than a hypodermic syringe or needle; and
(b) the thing is a thing used in the administration of a dangerous drug and the person is reckless in relation to that circumstance.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.
(2) A person, other than a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, pharmacist or member of a class of persons that is authorised by the Minister for this section, commits an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally supplies a hypodermic syringe or needle to another person, whether or not the other person is in the Territory; and
(b) the syringe or needle is to be used in the administration of a dangerous drug to that or another person and the person is reckless in relation to that circumstance.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.
(2) Section 12(3)
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proves that he or she
(3) Section 12(3)
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authorized person referred to
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authorised person mentioned
(4) Section 12(4) and (5)
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(3A) The defendant has a legal burden of proof in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (3).
(4) A person in possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle must take all reasonable care and precautions with it so as to avoid danger to the life, safety or health of another person.
(4A) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally engages in conduct; and
(b) the conduct results in a contravention of subsection (4) and the person is reckless in relation to the result.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.
(5) A person commits an offence if:
(a) a hypodermic syringe or needle has been used in the administration of a dangerous drug and the person has knowledge of that circumstance; and
(b) the person intentionally disposes of the syringe or needle; and
(c) the disposal is not carried out in the manner prescribed and the person is reckless in relation to that circumstance.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.