Crimes Act 1958
46Administration of an intoxicating substance for a sexual purpose
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46 Administration of an intoxicating substance for a sexual purpose
(i) administers an intoxicating substance to another person (B); or
(ii) causes B to take an intoxicating substance; or
(iii) causes another person (C) to administer an intoxicating substance to B; and
(b) A intends that the intoxicating substance—
(i) will impair B's capacity to give, withhold or withdraw consent to taking part in a sexual act; and
(ii) will facilitate B taking part in a sexual act with A or another person.
intoxicating substance includes any substance that affects a person's senses or understanding.
New s. 47 inserted by No. 47/2016 s. 15.