97Taking of samples of drugs and alcohol

97 Taking of samples of drugs and alcohol (1) A prison officer or an escort officer may take for analysis a sample of a substance that the officer believes on reasonable grounds to be a drug of dependence or alcohol if— (a) the substance is found in the possession of a prisoner; and (b) the substance was not lawfully issued to the prisoner or otherwise approved by the Governor. (2) A prison officer or an escort officer who takes a sample of a substance under subregulation (1) must advise the Governor as soon as possible. (3) The Governor must ensure that— (a) a sample of a substance taken under subregulation (1) is sealed in a container; and (b) if reasonably practicable, the container is labelled in the presence of the prisoner in whose possession the substance was found; and (c) the container is labelled with the following details— (i) the name of the prisoner in whose possession the substance was found; (ii) the type and quantity of sample; (iii) the name and signature of the officer who took the sample; (iv) the time and date the sample was taken. (4) The Governor must ensure that a sample of a substance taken under subregulation (1) is tested by an analyst in accordance with regulation 98.