Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

DRUGS OF DEPENDENCE ACT 1989 - SECT 193B

    (1)     The government analyst may determine the following protocols:

        (a)     a protocol that sets out methods and procedures for—

              (i)     the handling and destruction of seized cannabis plants; and

              (ii)     the preservation of samples of seized cannabis plants;

        (b)     a protocol that sets out methods and procedures for—

              (i)     the handling and destruction of seized cannabis product; and

              (ii)     the preservation of samples of seized cannabis product.

    (2)     The government analyst may determine a protocol only if the protocol has been approved, in writing, by the chief health officer and the director of public prosecutions.

    (3)     A determination is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act 2001

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