Victorian Numbered Regulations

DRUGS, POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REGULATIONS 2006 (SR NO 57 OF 2006) - REG 13

r. 13

A veterinary practitioner must not administer, prescribe, sell or supply a drug of dependence, Schedule 8 poison or Schedule 4 poison unless—

        (a)     that drug or poison is for the treatment of an animal under his or her care; and

        (b)     he or she has taken all reasonable steps to ensure a therapeutic need exists for that drug or poison.

Penalty:     100 penalty units.