Children and Young People Act 2008
238Effect of positive test sample by young detainee
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238 Effect of positive test sample by young detainee (a) a young detainee is directed under this Act to provide a test sample; and (b) the test sample provided by the young detainee is positive. (2) The director-general may have regard to the positive test sample in making any decision in relation to the management of the young detainee under this Act. Examples—decisions—s (2) 1 decisions under s 188 (Case management plans—scope etc) or s 190 (Security classification—basis etc) 2 decisions under ch 8 (Criminal matters—discipline at detention places) Note The taking of alcohol or a drug (in any way) into the body is a behaviour breach (see s 287). The results of the analysis of a substance under this Act, signed by an analyst, is evidence of the facts stated in the certificate (see s 882).
Division 6.7.3 Alcohol and drug testing—youth detention officers Division 6.7.3 Alcohol and drug testing—youth detention officers 239 Alcohol and drug testing of youth detention officers (1) A regulation may make provision in relation to alcohol and drug testing of youth detention officers whose duties bring them into contact with detainees. (2) In particular, a regulation may make provision in relation to any of (a) the circumstances for testing, including when and where tests may be conducted; (b) the conduct of the tests.
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