{"id":"tas:sr-2017-119","name":"Poisons (Declared Restricted Substances) Order 2017","slug":"poisons-declared-restricted-substances-order-2017","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"119 of 2017","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":185098,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2017-119-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This order may be cited as the [Poisons (Declared Restricted Substances) Order 2017](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2017-119) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This order takes effect on the day on which its making is notified in the *Gazette*.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> The [Acts Interpretation Act 1931](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1931-059) applies to the interpretation of this order as if this order were by-laws.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of substances to which  section 36 of the  Poisons Act 1971   applies","content":"### 4 Declaration of substances to which  section 36 of the  Poisons Act 1971   applies\n\n> > (1)  The restricted substances specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) are declared to be substances to which [section 36 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1971-081#GS36@EN) [Poisons Act 1971](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1971-081) applies.\n> \n> > (2)  A reference in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) to a substance by name followed, in parentheses, by a capital letter “S” and a numeral is a reference to that substance when included in the correspondingly numbered Schedule of the Poisons List.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Legislation revoked","content":"### 5 Legislation revoked\n\n> The legislation specified in [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN) is revoked.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Substances to whi","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Substances to which  section 36 of the  Poisons Act 1971   applies","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Substances to whi SCHEDULE 1 - Substances to which  section 36 of the  Poisons Act 1971   applies\n\n[Clause 4](#GS4@EN)\n\n| 1. | Anabolic and androgenic steroidal agents, including those separately specified in Schedule 4 of the Poisons List (S4). |\n| 2. | Androisoxazole. |\n| 3. | AOD-9604(CAS No.221231-10-3). |\n| 4. | Benactyzine, and other substances structurally derived from diphenylmethane with ataractic properties. |\n| 5. | Benzodiazepine derivatives not elsewhere specified in this Schedule (except clonazepam and midazolam). |\n| 6. | Boldenone (otherwise known as dehydrotestosterone). |\n| 7. | Bromazepam. |\n| 8. | Bromides (S4). |\n| 9. | Bromvaletone. |\n| 10. | Butylchloral hydrate. |\n| 11. | Captodiame. |\n| 12. | Carbromal. |\n| 13. | Cathine. |\n| 14. | Chloral hydrate (S4). |\n| 15. | Chlorbutol (S4). |\n| 16. | Chlordiazepoxide. |\n| 17. | Chlormethiazole. |\n| 18. | Chlormezanone. |\n| 19. | CJC-1295 (CAS No.863288-34-0). |\n| 20. | Clobazam. |\n| 21. | Clonazepam. |\n| 22. | Clorazepate. |\n| 23. | Clostebol (otherwise known as 4-chlorotestosterone). |\n| 24. | Codeine (S4). |\n| 25. | Darbepoetin alfa. |\n| 26. | Dextropropoxyphene (S4). |\n| 27. | Diazepam. |\n| 28. | Diethylpropion. |\n| 29. | Drostanolone. |\n| 30. | Ephedrine (S4). |\n| 31. | Epoetin alfa. |\n| 32. | Epoetin beta. |\n| 33. | Erythropoietin. |\n| 34. | Erythropoietins except when separately specified in this Schedule. |\n| 35. | Ethchlorvynol. |\n| 36. | Ethinamate. |\n| 37. | Ethyloestrenol. |\n| 38. | Fluoxymesterone. |\n| 39. | Flurazepam. |\n| 40. | Follistatin. |\n| 41. | Glutethimide. |\n| 42. | Growth hormone-releasing hormones (GHRHs), including those separately specified in Schedule 4 to the Poisons List. |\n| 43. | Growth hormone-releasing peptide-6 (GHRP-6). |\n| 44. | Growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHRPs), including those separately specified in Schedule 4 to the Poisons List. |\n| 45. | Growth hormone-releasing secretagogues (GHSs), including those separately specified in Schedule 4 to the Poisons List. |\n| 46. | Hexarelin. |\n| 47. | Insulin-like growth factors. |\n| 48. | Ipamorelin. |\n| 49. | Lorazepam. |\n| 50. | Medazepam. |\n| 51. | Meprobamate. |\n| 52. | Mestanolone. |\n| 53. | Mesterolone (otherwise known as methyldihydrotestosterone). |\n| 54. | Methandienone (otherwise known as methandrostenolone). |\n| 55. | Methandriol. |\n| 56. | Methenolone. |\n| 57. | Methylpentynol and other substituted alkynes for internal use. |\n| 58. | Methyltestosterone. |\n| 59. | Methyprylone. |\n| 60. | Mibolerone. |\n| 61. | Midazolam. |\n| 62. | Nalbuphine. |\n| 63. | Nandrolone (otherwise known as nortestosterone). |\n| 64. | Nitrazepam. |\n| 65. | Norethandrolone. |\n| 66. | Oxandrolone. |\n| 67. | Oxazepam. |\n| 68. | Oxymesterone (otherwise known as hydroxymethyltestosterone). |\n| 69. | Oxymetholone. |\n| 70. | Paraldehyde. |\n| 71. | Phentermine. |\n| 72. | Pralmorelin (growth hormone-releasing peptide-2) (GHRP-2). |\n| 73. | Prazepam. |\n| 74. | Pseudoephedrine (S4). |\n| 75. | Selective androgen receptor modulators. |\n| 76. | Somatropin (human growth hormone). |\n| 77. | Stanolone (otherwise known as dihydrotestosterone). |\n| 78. | Stanozolol. |\n| 79. | Temazepam. |\n| 80. | Testosterone (S4). |\n| 81. | Tramadol. |\n| 82. | Trenbolone (S4). |\n| 83. | Triazolam. |\n| 84. | Triclofos. |\n| 85. | Zolpidem (S4). |\n| 86. | Zopiclone (S4). |","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Legislation revok","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Legislation revoked","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Legislation revok SCHEDULE 2 - Legislation revoked\n\n[Clause 5](#GS5@EN)\n\n| Poisons (Declared Restricted Substances) Order 1990 (No. 189 of 1990) |\n| Poisons (Declared Restricted Substances) Order 1998 (No. 15 of 1998) |\n| Poisons (Declared Restricted Substances) Order (No. 2) 1998 (No. 73 of 1998) |\n| Poisons (Declared Restricted Substances) Amendment Order 2010 (No. 120 of 2010) |\n| Poisons (Declared Restricted Substances) Amendment Order 2014 (No. 38 of 2014) |\n| Poisons (Declared Restricted Substances) Amendment Order 2015 (No. 60 of 2015) |\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 31 December 2017","sortOrder":6}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation maintains its original purpose as a declaratory list of restricted substances for poison control. The 2017 version consolidates and replaces earlier orders from 1990-2015 without expanding beyond the core function of identifying substances subject to section 36 of the Poisons Act 1971. The substance list has been updated (adding peptides like AOD-9604, CJC-1295, and selective androgen receptor modulators) but this reflects contemporary drug control needs rather than scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument: only 5 operative clauses plus 2 schedules","Minimal defined terms: relies on external interpretation (Acts Interpretation Act 1931) and cross-references to Poisons List schedules rather than defining substances internally","Simple declarative structure: clause 4 simply declares that Schedule 1 substances are subject to section 36 of the Poisons Act 1971","Straightforward list format: Schedule 1 is a numbered table of 86 substances with minimal conditional language","Limited cross-referencing: only references to section 36 Poisons Act 1971, Schedule 4 of Poisons List, and CAS numbers for chemical identification","No nested exceptions or complex conditional logic: substances are either on the list or not, with only minor qualifiers (e.g., 'except clonazepam and midazolam' in item 5, 'for internal use' in item 57)","Revocation clause is a simple table in Schedule 2 with no transitional provisions or savings clauses"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does**\n\nThis Order creates a list of **restricted substances** — drugs and chemicals that are tightly controlled under Tasmania's *Poisons Act 1971*. These aren't ordinary prescription medicines. They're substances with high risks of misuse, abuse, or performance enhancement, so the law imposes **extra restrictions** on who can possess, supply, or use them.\n\n**Who it affects**\n\n- **Medical professionals** — doctors, pharmacists, and veterinarians who need special authority to prescribe or stock these substances\n- **Athletes and bodybuilders** — many listed substances are performance-enhancing drugs (steroids, growth hormones, EPO)\n- **Patients** — people who legitimately need these medicines face stricter controls\n- **Law enforcement** — police use this list to identify illegal possession or trafficking\n\n**What's on the list?**\n\nThe Schedule includes:\n- **Anabolic steroids** (testosterone, nandrolone, stanozolol)\n- **Sedatives and sleeping pills** (benzodiazepines like diazepam, temazepam, zolpidem)\n- **Stimulants** (ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phentermine)\n- **Peptide hormones** (growth hormones, EPO for blood doping)\n- **Pain medications** (tramadol, codeine, dextropropoxyphene)\n\n**Why it matters**\n\nThis Order plugs into section 36 of the *Poisons Act 1971*, which creates a special category of control. Unlike standard prescription drugs, these \"restricted substances\" typically require:\n- **Specific permits or authorities** to prescribe\n- **Strict record-keeping** by suppliers\n- **Enhanced penalties** for illegal possession or supply\n\nThe Order also **cleans up old law** by revoking six previous orders dating back to 1990, replacing them with this single, updated list."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The order does not alter the statutory powers in section 36 itself; it updates which substances are declared subject to that section and revokes earlier Orders. In other words, the legal mechanism remains the same while the list of covered substances is revised (cl.4, cl.5)."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive, enumerated Schedule of substances (Schedule 1) increases administrative detail to apply and check","Direct cross-reference to section 36 of the Poisons Act 1971 (cl.4) requires reading both instruments","Notation linking item names to numbered Schedules of the Poisons List (Schedule 1 parenthetical ‘S’ references) adds interpretive steps","Revocation of multiple prior orders (cl.5) requires users to track historical changes","Commencement tied to Gazette notification (cl.2) creates a timing rule to monitor","Application of the Acts Interpretation Act 1931 for construction (cl.3) affects how terms and references are read"],"plain_english_summary":"This order declares a specified list of chemicals and drugs to be “restricted substances” under section 36 of the Poisons Act 1971 (cl.4), revokes earlier declarations (cl.5) and takes effect on Gazette notification (cl.2). It affects suppliers, importers, prescribers and dispensers, who must meet regulatory obligations under the Poisons Act (licensing, recordkeeping and supply restrictions) and therefore bear the compliance costs; regulators decide which substances are covered by listing (cl.4)."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available metadata, there is no indication the scope changed from its original intent. The order appears to have been in force in its original form since 31 December 2017, with only minor administrative updates (file last modified February 2020). No substantive amendments are apparent from the information provided."},"complexity_factors":["The order itself is likely a short, technical instrument — low structural complexity","Complexity depends heavily on the underlying Poisons Act (Tasmania) framework, which is not reproduced here","The actual list of substances (the operative content) is absent from the provided text, making full analysis impossible","Cross-referencing with Commonwealth scheduling (the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons) may be required to understand the full effect","Minimal amendment history visible, suggesting the order has remained relatively stable"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tasmanian government order formally declares certain substances as \"restricted\" under poisons law, triggering legal controls on their supply, possession and use that typically require authorised prescriptions, record‑keeping and access limits. It affects healthcare professionals, businesses handling these substances, and members of the public who need them. The practical impact depends entirely on the specific list of declared substances — the provided text appears to contain only metadata, not that list."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/poisons-declared-restricted-substances-order-2017","history":"/api/acts/poisons-declared-restricted-substances-order-2017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/poisons-declared-restricted-substances-order-2017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/poisons-declared-restricted-substances-order-2017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/poisons-declared-restricted-substances-order-2017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/poisons-declared-restricted-substances-order-2017/documents"}}