Northern Territory Numbered Acts

MISUSE OF DRUGS AMENDMENT ACT 2015 (NO 31 OF 2015) - SECT 8

(1)     Section 40, before "In"

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(2)     Section 40(c)

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evidence that the drug or precursor was then in the person's possession unless it is shown

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taken to be proof that the drug or precursor was then in the person's possession unless the person proves

(3)     Section 40(e)

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authorization

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authorisation

(4)     Section 40, at the end

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    (2)     In proceedings for an offence against this Act, a certificate purporting to be signed by the Commissioner of Police and stating any of the following matters is prima facie evidence of the matter:

    (a)     on a specified day, a police officer was a senior police officer;

    (b)     on a specified day, an area was an authorised drug detection area.