South Australian Current Regulations

POLICE REGULATIONS 2014 - REG 32

32—Oral fluid sample processes

        (1)         The following are the procedures in accordance with which a sample of a test subject's oral fluid must be taken and dealt with for the purposes of drug testing:

            (a)         the authorised member must provide the test subject with the means by which the test subject can provide the sample of oral fluid;

            (b)         when the authorised member is satisfied that the test subject has provided a satisfactory sample of the test subject's oral fluid, the member must place the sample, in approximately equal proportions, in 2 containers suitable for the purpose;

            (d)         each container must contain a sufficient quantity of oral fluid to enable an analysis to be made of the presence of a prescribed drug in the oral fluid;

            (e)         the authorised member must then mark each container in a manner approved by the Commissioner and seal each container;

            (f)         it is the duty of the authorised member to take such measures as are reasonably practicable in the circumstances to ensure that the sample is not adulterated and does not deteriorate so as to prevent a proper analysis of the presence of a prescribed drug in the oral fluid;

            (g)         the authorised member must then complete a certificate in the approved form by inserting the particulars required by the form, which must then be signed by the member and the test subject;

            (h)         the original of the signed certificate must then be sent to or retained on behalf of the Commissioner;

                  (i)         a copy of the signed certificate must be delivered to the test subject together with a written notice advising that a container containing part of the oral fluid sample taken from the test subject and marked with the identification number specified in the notice will be available for collection by or on behalf of the test subject at a specified place.

        (2)         A test subject must comply with all reasonable directions of an authorised member in connection with the taking of an oral fluid sample and the signing of a certificate under this regulation.