135Effect of positive test sample from detainee

135 Effect of positive test sample from detainee (a) a detainee is directed under this Act or the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005 to provide a test sample; and (b) the test sample provided by the 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 detainee under this Act. Examples of decisions 1 decisions under section 78 (Case management plans—scope etc) or section 80 (Security classification—basis etc) 2 decisions under chapter 10 (Discipline) Note The taking (in any way) of alcohol or a drug into the body is a disciplinary breach (see s 152 (Meaning of disciplinary breach)). 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 226 (Evidentiary certificates)).

Division 9.6.3 Alcohol and drug testing—corrections officers etc Division 9.6.3 Alcohol and drug testing—corrections officers etc 136 Alcohol and drug testing of corrections officers etc (1) A regulation may make provision in relation to alcohol and drug testing of— (a) corrections officers; and (b) public servants and other people who work at or visit correctional centres, whether as employees, contractors, volunteers or otherwise. (2) In particular, a regulation may make provision in relation to any of the following: (a) the circumstances for testing, including when and where tests may be conducted; (b) the conduct of the tests.

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