13Regulations

13 Regulations

(1) The Governor‑General may make regulations, not inconsistent with this Act, for and in relation to: (a) procedures to be followed in the storage and disposal of substances and articles in respect of which an offence referred to in section 10 has been, or is alleged to have been, committed; and (b) providing an opportunity for a person charged with an offence referred to in section 10 in respect of a substance referred to in paragraph 8(1)(a) to have a sample of the substance analysed on his or her behalf within such period (if any) as is prescribed. (2) For the purposes of the Legislation Act 2003, the Minister administering the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 is the rule‑maker for regulations made: (a) for the purposes of section 8 (offences) or 9 (forfeiture and seizure) of this Act; or (b) for or in relation to the matter mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) of this section. (3) Subsection (2) applies despite subsection 6(1) of the Legislation Act 2003.