Criminal Code
621ADisplay of drug pipes
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621A Display of drug pipes (1) An occupier of a retail or wholesale outlet commits an offence if the occupier displays to customers at the outlet a drug pipe within, or adjacent to, the outlet. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units. drug pipe— (a) means— (i) a device, or components that together make a device, for the purpose or apparent purpose of smoking, or drawing or inhaling smoke or fumes from, a controlled drug; or (ii) a device that is intended to be used for the purpose or apparent purpose of smoking, or drawing or inhaling smoke or fumes from, a controlled drug, but that requires an adjustment or modification to be used for that purpose; and (b) includes a device commonly known as— (i) a hash pipe; or (ii) an ice pipe; or (iii) a bong. occupier, of retail or wholesale outlet, means a person having the management or control, or otherwise being in charge, of the outlet. retail outlet means premises where goods are for sale by retail. wholesale outlet means premises where goods are available for sale exclusively by wholesale.