Queensland Consolidated Regulations

HEALTH (DRUGS AND POISONS) REGULATION 1996 - REG 61

61 Manufacturer or wholesaler of controlled drugs

(1) A controlled drug manufacturer is authorised to—

(a) obtain a controlled drug (an
"ingredient drug" ) for manufacturing a different controlled drug stated in the manufacturer’s licence; or

(b) possess an ingredient drug at the manufacturer’s business premises.

(2) A controlled drug wholesaler is authorised to—

(a) obtain a controlled drug; or

(b) possess a controlled drug at the wholesaler’s business premises.

(3) An adult employee of a controlled drug manufacturer or wholesaler is authorised to possess a controlled drug at the manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s business premises if—

(a) the drug is packed in the way required under chapter 1 , part 4 ; and

(b) the employee is acting within the scope of the employment; and

(c) the possession is reasonably necessary for the employee to deliver the drug to an authorised person under a lawful transaction between the employer and the authorised person.