17Obtaining prohibited drug by false representation

#### 17 Obtaining prohibited drug by false representation 17 Obtaining prohibited drug by false representation > A person who knowingly by any false representation (whether verbal, or in writing, or by conduct), obtains or attempts to obtain a prohibited drug from a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, midwife practitioner, dentist, pharmacist or veterinary practitioner is guilty of an offence. > > **s 17:** Am 1986 No 47, Sch 2 (4); 1998 No 102, Sch 3.3 \[3\]; 2003 No 45, Sch 2.2 \[7\]; 2003 No 87, Sch 3.8 \[2\].